1.1This specification establishes the requirements for welded tube of copper and various copper alloys up to 31/8in., inclusive, in diameter, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, and general engineering applications. The following coppers or copper alloys are involved:
Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No.2 | Previously Used Designation | Type of Metal |
C10800A | ... | oxygen-free, low phosphorus |
C12200A | ... | DHP phosphorized, high residual phosphorus |
C19400 | ... | copper-iron alloy |
C23000 | ... | red brass |
C44300 | ... | arsenical admiralty |
C44400 | ... | antimonial admiralty |
C44500 | ... | phosphorized admiralty |
C68700 | ... | arsenical aluminum brass |
C70400 | ... | 95-5 copper-nickel |
C70600 | ... | 90-10 copper-nickel |
C70620 | ... | 90-10 copper-nickel (Modified for Welding) |
C71000 | ... | 80-20 copper-nickel |
C71500 | ... | 70-30 copper-nickel |
C71520 | ... | 70-30 copper-nickel (Modified for Welding) |
C71640 | ... | copper-nickel-iron-manganese |
C72200 | ... | ... |
1.2The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.