Designation: B1003 − 16

Standard Specification for

Seamless Copper Tube for Linesets1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B1003; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seam- E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
less copper tube for linesets intended for use in air conditioning terials
units. The pressure rating established is 700 psi at 250 °F and E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
incorporates fully annealed and brazed copper tubing. Determine Conformance with Specifications
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following copper Copper by Gravimetry
alloy: E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
Copper UNS No.
Previously Used
Description Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)3
Designation
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
Phosphorus deoxidized, E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examina-
C12200 DHP
high residual phosphorus tion of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical the Determination of Chemical Composition
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only 2.2 ASME Standard:4
and are not considered standard. B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint
1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the Pressure Fittings
test methods described in this specification:
1.4.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
alloys, refer to Terminology B846.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 insulating material, n—any material used to impart
2. Referenced Documents insulating properties to the copper coil provided the material
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 does not cause corrosion of the copper.
B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and 3.2.2 lineset, n—a set of two (2) coils consisting of a suction
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing line and a liquid line.
B577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydro-
3.2.2.1 liquid line, n—a specified length of coiled tube with
gen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
or without a sleeved insulating material.
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and
Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast 3.2.2.2 suction line, n—a specified length of coiled tube
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys with a sleeved insulating material.
B900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy 3.2.3 R-value, n—the quantity determined by the tempera-
Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies ture difference, at steady state, between two defined surfaces of
a material or construction that induces a unit heat flow rate
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper through a unit area.
and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
and Tube.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published November 2016. DOI:
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10.1520/B1003-16. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
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4. Ordering Information 5.2.1 The tube shall be manufactured by such hot- or
4.1 Include the following specified choices when placing cold-working processes as to produce a uniform wrought
orders for product under this specification, as applicable: structure in the finished product.
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue (for example, 5.2.2 The tube shall be cold drawn to the finished diameter
B1003–16), and wall thickness and subsequently bright annealed. The tube
4.1.2 Copper UNS No. (or other internationally recognized can be in the form of a level-wound coil, bunch coil, straight
copper alloy designation) - not necessary unless a specific length, or other form depending upon the manufacturer’s
copper is desired, processing capabilities.
4.1.3 Dimensions; diameter, 5.2.3 After annealing, the insulating material shall be ap-
4.1.4 Standard Size (Table 1), plied to the suction line and the liquid line as specified.
4.1.5 Length, Re-coiling of the insulated tube may be performed upon the
4.1.6 Quantity (total pieces of each size and type), specified lengths, as required.
4.1.7 Insulation Type (Section 5), 5.2.4 Bends, fittings, and refrigerant charges may be applied
4.1.8 Insulation Thickness or R-Value, or both (Section 5), to the material after application of the insulating material.
4.1.9 End Bend/Fittings/Refrigerant Charge (Section 5), and
6. Chemical Composition
4.1.10 If product is purchased for agencies of the U.S.
Government (Section 11). 6.1 The material shall conform to the chemical composition
requirements in Table 2.
4.2 The following options are available but may not be
6.1.1 These composition limits do not preclude the presence
included unless specified at the time of order placement:
of other elements. By agreement between the supplier and
4.2.1 Expansion test (10.1),
purchaser, limits may be established and analysis required for
4.2.2 Cleanness test (Sections 10.2 and 17.2.5),
unnamed elements.
4.2.3 Microscopical Examination for Hydrogen
Embrittlement, Procedure B (10.3.2), 7. Temper
4.2.4 Certification (Section 21),
4.2.5 Test report (Section 22), 7.1 Tubes produced under this specification shall be fur-
4.2.6 Tensile test (9.1), nished in O60 (soft annealed) as defined in Classification
4.2.7 If the specification number must be shown in the B601.
package marking (23.1.1), and
8. Grain Size
4.2.8 Tubing with pressure ratings other than 700 psi.
8.1 Tubes shall have a recrystallized grain size of 0.030 mm
5. Materials and Manufacture minimum and 0.070 mm maximum when determined in
5.1 Materials: accordance with Test Methods E112.
5.1.1 The material of manufacture shall be billets, bars, or
9. Mechanical Property Requirements
tube and shall be of such soundness as to be suitable for
processing into the tubular products described. 9.1 Tensile Requirements—The tube shall conform to the
5.1.2 The material of insulation shall be agreed upon tensile requirements prescribed in Table 3.
between the purchaser and manufacturer. The thickness or 9.1.1 Tensile requirements shall be made prior to re-coiling.
R-Values, or both, shall also be agreed upon by the purchaser 9.1.2 Tensile tests need not be performed except when
and manufacturer. The insulating material shall be chemically specified in the contract or purchase order.
compatible with copper and shall not cause corrosion of the 9.1.3 Acceptance or rejection based upon mechanical prop-
copper. erties shall depend only on tensile strength.
5.2 Manufacture: 9.2 Straightening—It shall not be prohibited to use light
straightening for tube.

TABLE 1 Standard Dimensions and Tolerances in Diameter 10. Performance Requirements

for Coils
10.1 Expansion Test:
Tolerances
Outside Diameter, 10.1.1 Tube shall be capable of being expanded in accor-
Standard Size, in. Average,A Outside
in. (mm) Diameter, Plus and dance with Test Method B153 to the following extent:
Minus, in. (mm) 10.1.1.1 The expanded tube shall show no cracking or other
14 ⁄ 0.250 (6.35) 0.002 (0.051) defects visible to the unaided eye.
⁄
5 16 0.312 (7.92) 0.002 (0.051)
⁄
38 0.375 (9.53) 0.002 (0.051)
⁄
12 0.500 (12.7) 0.002 (0.051)
⁄
58 0.625 (15.9) 0.002 (0.051) TABLE 2 Chemical Composition—Weight %
3⁄4 0.750 (19.1) 0.0025 (0.064)
7⁄8 0.875 (22.2) 0.003 (0.076) Element Copper UNS No. C12200
1 1⁄ 8 1.125 (28.6) 0.0035 (0.089) Copper,A min 99.9
A Phosphorus 0.015–0.040
The average outside diameter of a tube is the average of the maximum and
A
minimum outside diameters as determined at any one cross section of the tube. Copper + silver.

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TABLE 3 Mechanical Property Requirements of Annealed-Temper Tube (Inch-Pound Values)
Outside Diameter,
Temper Designation or Major Distance
Tensile Strength, Elongation in
Between Outside Parallel Average Grain Size, mm
ksiA (MPa) 2 in. min %
Code Name Surfaces,
in.
O60 soft anneal all 0.030 min–0.070 max 30 min (207 min) 40
A
ksi = 1000 psi.

10.1.2 Expansion tests need not be performed except when 12.2 Outer Diameter—The tolerances for diameter shall
specified in the contract or purchase order. conform to the requirements specified in Table 1.
10.2 Cleanness of Interior Surface: 12.3 Lengths and Tolerances:
10.2.1 Tube shall have the capability of meeting an internal 12.3.1 Standard Lengths and Tolerances—The length toler-
cleanliness test described in 17.2.5. ances for coils shall be +12 in. (305 mm) and –0 in.
10.2.2 Cleanliness tests need not be performed except when
specified in the contract or purchase order. 12.4 For the purpose of determining conformance with the
10.2.3 After evaporation of the cleaning solvent, the residue dimensional requirements prescribed in this specification, any
weight from the tube shall not exceed 0.0035 g/ft2 (0.038 g/m2) measured value outside the specified limiting values for any
of the interior surface. dimension shall be subject to rejection.
10.3 Microscopical Examination for Susceptibility to Hy- 12.5 Tubes supplied with end bend shall be in accordance
drogen Embrittlement: with requirements established by agreement between the
10.3.1 Tubes shall be essentially free of cuprous oxide as manufacturer or supplier and the purchaser.
determined by Procedure A of Test Methods B577.
12.6 Tubes supplied with end fitting or connector, or both,
10.3.2 Tubes furnished in all coppers shall be capable of
shall be in accordance with requirements established by
passing the embrittlement test specified in Procedure B of Test
agreement between the manufacturer or supplier and the
Methods B577. Hydrogen Embrittlement testing need not be
purchaser.
performed except when specified in the contract or purchase
order. In case of a dispute, Procedure C of Test Methods B577 12.7 Tube supplied with refrigerant charges shall be in
shall be used as the referee method. accordance with the requirements established by agreement
10.4 Pressure Ratings: between the manufacturer or supplier and the purchaser.
10.4.1 Tubing shall be capable of handling pressures up to
700 psi according to the tests described in 17.3. 13. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
10.4.2 Upon agreement between supplier and purchaser, 13.1 The finished tube shall be smooth, free of internal and
tubing with pressure ratings other than 700 psi may be external mechanical imperfections, and shall have a clean,
produced. Proof of the design shall be determined in accor- bright appearance at the time of manufacture. Blemishes of a
dance with the procedures described in 17.3. nature that do not interfere with the intended application are
11. Other Requirements acceptable.
11.1 Nondestructive Testing Requirements: 13.2 The insulating material shall be smooth and free from
11.1.1 Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination: tears or splits, or both, porous areas, weak sections, bubbles,
11.1.1.1 Each length of tube shall be subjected to examina- foreign matter, or other defects which directly affect service-
tion. ability.
11.1.1.2 Tubes that do not actuate the signaling device on 13.2.1 Insulation shall have no more than one mend joint,
the testing unit, after having been adjusted to provide informa- using suitable tape or other joining methods.
tion on the suitability of the tube for the intended application,
shall conform to the requirements of this test. Testing shall be 14. Sampling
in accordance with Practice E243 and 17.2.4.
14.1 The lot size, portion size, and selection of sample
11.1.1.3 Any tube which actuates the signaling device on
pieces shall be as follows:
the testing unit is to be removed or scrapped from the finished
linesets. Marked defects are not allowed. 14.1.1 Lot Size—An inspection lot shall be 10 000 lb
11.1.2 When specified in the contract or purchase order, (5000 kg), or less, of the same alloy, temper, and nominal
product purchased for agencies of the U.S. Government shall dimensions, subject to inspection at one time. Alternatively, a
conform to the requirements stipulated in the Supplementary lot shall be the product of one cast bar from a single melt
Requirements. charge, or one continuous casting run whose weight does not
exceed 40 000 lb (20 000 kg) that has been continuously
12. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations processed and subject to inspection at one time.
12.1 The standard dimensions for the various nominal sizes 14.1.2 Portion Size—Sample pieces shall be selected to be
are given in Table 1. representative of the lot as shown in Table 4.

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TABLE 4 Sampling Schedule 16.3 Tensile—Tensile test specimens shall be of the full
NOTE 1—Each sample piece shall be taken from a separate tube. section of the tube and shall conform with the requirements of
Number of Sample Pieces
the Test Specimen section of Test Methods E8/E8M unless the
Number of Pieces in Lot limitation of the testing machine precludes the use of such
to be Taken
1 to 50 1 specimen in which case test specimen conforming to Type No.
51 to 200 2 1 of Fig. 13 in Test Methods E8/E8M shall be used.
201 to 1500 3
Over 1500
0.2 % of total number of pieces 16.4 Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Test—Tubes for this
in the lot, but not to exceed 10 pieces test require no special preparation.
16.5 Expansion Test—Test specimens shall be prepared in
accordance with the Test Specimen section of Test Method
14.2 Chemical Composition: B153.
14.2.1 The sample shall be taken in approximately equal
16.6 Pressure Rating Test—Tube assembly shall consist of
weight from each piece selected in 14.1.2 and prepared in
two (2) 6 in. (+3/-1 in.) lengths of copper lineset tube, joined
accordance with Practice E255. The minimum weight of the
in the middle by a standard copper coupling meeting the
composite sample shall be 150 g.
requirements of ASME B16.22. The coupling shall be joined to
14.2.2 Instead of sampling in accordance with Practice
the tube sections by brazing.
E255, the manufacturer shall have the option of sampling at the
time castings are poured or from the semi-finished product.
When the composition is determined during the course of 17. Test Methods
manufacture, sampling of the finished product is not required. 17.1 Chemical Analyses:
14.3 Other Tests—Specimens for all other tests shall be 17.1.1 In cases of disagreement, test methods for chemical
taken from two of the sample pieces selected in 14.1.2. In the analysis shall be subject to agreement between the manufac-
event only one sample piece is selected, all specimens shall be turer or supplier and the purchaser. The following table is a list
taken from that piece. of published methods, some of which may no longer be viable,
which along with others not listed, may be used subject to
15. Number of Tests and Retests agreement.
Element Test Method
15.1 Tests:
15.1.1 Chemical composition shall be reported as the aver- Copper E53
age of results from at least two replicate determinations for Phosphorus E62
each specified element and each determination must meet 17.1.2 The test method(s) to be followed for the determina-
specification requirements. tion of element(s) resulting from contractual or purchase order
15.1.2 Tensile and grain size shall be reported as the average agreement shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer or
of results from the specimens tested and all specimens must supplier and purchaser.
conform to specification requirements. 17.2 Other Tests:
15.1.3 Specimens for all other tests must meet specification
17.2.1 The tubes furnished shall conform to the specified
requirements.
requirements when subjected to test in accordance with the
15.2 Retest: following table:
15.2.1 When requested by the manufacturer or supplier, a Test Test Method
retest shall be permitted when results of tests obtained by the
purchaser fail to conform to the requirements of the product Grain size E112
Tensile strength E8/E8M
specification. Expansion (pin test) B153
15.2.2 The retest shall be as directed in the product speci- Electromagnetic (eddy-current) test E243 and 17.2.4
fication for the initial test except the number of test specimens Cleanness 17.2.5
Microscopical Examination, Procedure A B577
shall be twice that normally required for the specified test. All Microscopical Examination, Procedure B B577
test specimens shall conform to the product specification
17.2.2 Grain size, in case of dispute, shall be determined by
requirement(s) in retest. Failure to conform shall be cause for
the intercept method.
rejection.
17.2.3 Whenever test results are obtained from both full-
16. Specimen Preparation size and machined specimens and they differ, the test results
from the full-size specimens shall prevail.
16.1 Chemical Analysis—Preparation of the analytical 17.2.4 Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Test—Each tube up
specimens for the determination of chemical composition shall to and including 11⁄8 in. (28.6 mm) in outside diameter, shall be
be the responsibility of the reporting laboratory. subjected to an eddy-current test. Testing shall follow the
16.2 Grain Size and Microscopical Examination: procedures in Practice E243. Tubes shall be passed through an
16.2.1 The specimen(s) shall be prepared in accordance eddy-current test unit adjusted to provide information on the
with Guide E3. suitability of the tube for the intended application.
16.2.2 The surface of the specimen shall approximate a 17.2.4.1 Either notch depth or drilled hole standards shall be
radial longitudinal section of the tube. used.

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(a) Notch depth standards, rounded to the nearest 0.001 in. inside surface. A minimum quantity of 100 ml shall be used for
shall be 22 % of the wall thickness. The notch depth tolerance diameters up to 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) and shall be increased
shall be 60.0005 in. proportionally for the larger sizes.
(b) Drilled holes shall be drilled radially through the wall 17.2.5.3 Remove a cap, or plug, and pour the solvent into a
using a suitable drill jig that has a bushing to guide the drill, suitable clean weighed container. With adequate exhaust, the
care being taken to avoid distortion of the tube while drilling. solvent in the container shall be evaporated to near dryness at
The diameter of the drilled hole shall be in accordance with the a low temperature on a hot plate or sand bath. (Warning—
following and shall not vary by more than +0.001, –0.000 in. Overheating is likely to cause charring of the residue.)
of the hole diameter specified. 17.2.5.4 Place the container in a drying oven with the
Tube Outside Diameter, Diameter of Drilled
Drill Number
temperature set at 105 6 5 °C for 10 min to complete the
in. Holes, in. drying process. When dry, remove the container, cool in a
1⁄4 to 3⁄4, incl 0.025 72 desiccator, and weigh.
Over 3⁄4 to 1, incl 0.031 68 17.2.5.5 A blank determination with the same volume of
Over 1 to 11⁄4, incl 0.036 64
solvent as that poured from the cleaned tube shall be made.
17.2.5.6 Subtract the weight of the blank residue from the
weight of the tube cleaning solvent residue. The corrected
Tube Outside Diameter, Diameter of Drilled
Drill Number weight shall then be calculated to grams of residue per internal
mm Holes, mm
area of the tube as follows:
6.0 to 19.0, incl 0.635 72 C5A2B (1)
Over 19.0 to 25, incl 0.785 68
Over 25 to 32, incl 0.915 64 where:
17.2.4.2 Alternatively, at the option of the manufacturer, A = weight of blank container plus residue,
using speed-insensitive eddy-current units that are equipped to B = net weight of empty container, and
select a fraction of the maximum imbalance signal, the C = weight of solvent residue from blank, g.
following percent maximum imbalance signals shall be used: G 5 @ ~ E 2 F ! 2 C # ⁄D (2)
Maximum Percent Imbalance
Standard Tube Size, in.
Signal Magnitude where:
Up to 3⁄8, incl 0.2
E = weight of container plus residue from tube,
1⁄2 to 2, incl 0.3 F = net weight of container,
C = weight of residue from solvent blank,
D = internal area of sample tube, ft2,
G = weight of residue from tube, g.
Maximum Percent Imbalance
Standard Tube Size, mm
Signal Magnitude 17.3 Pressure Rating—Tube assemblies tested to comply
with the requirements of either 17.3.1 or 17.3.2 shall not
Up to 9, incl 0.2
13 to 50, incl 0.3 rupture, burst, or leak. Tests shall be conducted at ambient
temperatures.
17.2.4.3 Tubes that do not activate the signaling device of
the eddy-current tester shall be considered as conforming to the 17.3.1 Burst Method—The tube assembly shall withstand
requirements of this test. At the option of the manufacturer, without failure a pressure equal to three times the design
tubes with discontinuities indicated by the testing unit are not pressure marked on the component.
prohibited from being reexamined or retested to determine 17.3.2 Fatigue Method—The tube assembly shall be tested
whether the discontinuity is cause for rejection. Signals that are in accordance with 17.3.2.1 and 17.3.2.2.
found to have been caused by minor mechanical damage, soil 17.3.2.1 Two assemblies shall be completely filled with an
or moisture, shall not be cause for rejection of the tubes incompressible, inert fluid to exclude all air, and connected to
provided the tube dimensions are still within prescribed limits a hydraulic pump system. The pressure shall be raised gradu-
and the tube is suitable for its intended application. ally and maintained for 1 min to three times the design pressure
17.2.5 Cleanness Test: marked on the component 610 psig.
17.2.5.1 In performing this test, care must be exercised to 17.3.2.2 Three assemblies shall be completely filled with an
clean the outside surface of the end of the sample to be incompressible, inert fluid to exclude all air, and connected to
immersed in the solvent. The sample must be prepared in such a hydraulic pump system. Assemblies shall be tested for a
a manner as to prevent the inclusion in the residue of copper minimum of 250 000 cycles according to the following:
chips or dust resulting from cutting of the sample. Testing may (1) Upper pressure test value shall be equal to the design
be performed on less than full lengths, minimum of 5 ft pressure marked on the component 65 psig.
(1524 mm), with a corresponding reduced maximum permis- (2) Lower pressure test value shall be equal to 0 6 5 psig.
sible residue limit based upon 0.0035 g/ft2 (0.038 g/m2) of (3) Pressure within each sample shall be raised and low-
sample interior surface. ered such that the full specified upper and lower pressure cyclic
17.2.5.2 Cap, or plug, one end of the tube and fill with values are maintained for at least 0.1 s.
solvent to one eighth of its capacity. Cap, or plug, the filling 17.3.2.3 Following the specified number of test cycles, the
end and roll tube on horizontal supports to thoroughly wash the test pressure shall be increased and maintained for 1 min

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without rupture, burst, or leak at one and one-half times the resenting each lot have been tested and inspected as indicated
design pressure marked on the component 65 psig. in this specification and the requirements have been met.
18. Significance of Numerical Limits 22. Test Report
18.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the
specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the 22.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall report of test results shall be furnished.
be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding 22.2 Test reports may be transmitted to the purchaser by
method of Practice E29: electronic services. The content of the electronically transmit-
Property Rounded Unit for Observed or ted document shall conform to any existing agreement between
Calculated Value
the purchaser and the seller.
Chemical composition Nearest unit in the last right-hand
place of figures of the specified limit 23. Product Marking
Tensile strength Nearest ksi (5 MPa)
Elongation Nearest 1 % 23.1 The name or trademark of the manufacturer and ASTM
Grain size:
Up to 0.055 mm, incl Nearest multiple of 0.005 mm B1003 shall not be prohibited from being permanently incised
Over 0.055 to 0.160 mm, incl Nearest 0.01 mm on each tube, 1⁄4-in. diameter and larger, at intervals not greater
than 11⁄2 ft (0.455 m).
19. Inspection
23.1.1 The insulation shall not be prohibited from including
19.1 The manufacturer or supplier shall inspect and make a legend or a label, or both, indicating the name or trademark
tests necessary to verify the product furnished conforms to of the assembler of the lineset, or both, ASTM B1003, and the
specification requirements. country of assembly of the lineset.
19.2 Source inspection of the product by the purchaser shall 23.1.2 The visible component of each line – whether tube or
be agreed upon between the manufacturer or supplier and the insulation – shall be marked with the design pressure of the
purchaser as part of the purchase order. In such case, the nature product as established in 17.3 if other than 700 psi.
of the facilities needed to satisfy the inspector representing the
purchaser that the product is being furnished in accordance NOTE 1—Other information is not prohibited from inclusion in marking
with the specification shall be included in the agreement. All at the option of the manufacturer.
testing and inspections shall be conducted so as not to interfere
unnecessarily with the operations of the works. 24. Packaging and Package Marking
19.3 When mutually agreed upon, the manufacturer or 24.1 Packaging—The product shall be separated by size and
supplier and purchaser shall conduct the final inspection composition. The product shall be prepared for shipment in
simultaneously. such a manner as to ensure acceptance by common carrier for
transportation and to afford protection from normal hazards of
20. Rejection and Rehearing transportation.
20.1 Product that fails to conform to the requirements of this
24.2 Package Marking—Each shipping unit shall be legibly
specification may be rejected. Rejections should be reported to
marked with the size, total length, or piece count, or both, and
the producer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of
name of the supplier. The product order number and specifi-
dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the producer or
supplier may make claim for a hearing. cation number shall be shown when specified.

21. Certification 25. Keywords

21.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the 25.1 air conditioning tube; field service tube; linesets; re-
purchaser shall be furnished certification stating samples rep- frigeration tube; seamless copper tube; UNS No. C12200

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
inquiry, contract, or order, for agencies of the U.S. Government.

S1. Referenced Documents requirements unless disapproved by the purchaser at the time
S1.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date the order is placed. The purchaser shall have the right to
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the perform any of the inspections or tests set forth when such
extent referenced herein: inspections and tests are deemed necessary to ensure that the
S1.1.1 ASTM Standard: material conforms to prescribed requirements.
Practice B900 Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy Mill S3. Identification Marking
Products for U.S. Government Agencies
S3.1 All material shall be properly marked for identification
S1.1.2 Federal Standards:5
in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 185 except that the ASTM
Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging and Packing
specification number and the alloy number shall be used.
Levels
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) S4. Preparation for Delivery
Fed. Std. No. 185 Identification Marking of Copper and
S4.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing:
Copper-Base Alloy Mill Products
S4.1.1 Military Agencies—The material shall be separated
S1.1.3 Military Standard:5
by size, composition, grade, or class and shall be preserved and
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
packaged, Level A or C, packed, Level A, B, or C, as specified
S2. Quality Assurance in the contract or purchase order, in accordance with the
requirements of Practice B900.
S2.1 Responsibility for Inspection: S4.1.2 Civil Agencies—The requirements of Fed. Std. No.
S2.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or pur- 102 shall be referred for definitions of the various levels of
chase order, the manufacturer is responsible for the perfor- packaging protection.
mance of all inspection and test requirements specified. Except S4.2 Marking:
as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the S4.2.1 Military Agencies—In addition to any special mark-
manufacturer has the option to use his own or any suitable ing required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
facilities for the performance of the inspection and test shipment shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
S4.2.2 Civil Agencies—In addition to any special marking
5
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APPENDIX

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X1. METRIC EQUIVALENTS

X1.1 The SI unit for strength properties now shown is in stress is the newton per square metre (N/m2), which has been
accordance with the International System of Units (SI). The named the pascal (Pa) by the General Conference on Weights
derived SI unit for force is the newton (N), which is defined as and Measures. Since 1 ksi = 6 894 757 Pa, the metric
that force which when applied to a body having a mass of one equivalents are expressed as megapascal (MPa), which is the
kilogram gives it an acceleration of one metre per second same as MN/m2 and N/mm2.
squared (N = kg · m/s2). The derived SI unit for pressure or

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