This 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.

Designation: B75/B75M − 20

Standard Specification for

Seamless Copper Tube1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B75/B75M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents

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1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
seamless round, rectangular, and square copper tube suitable B153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and
for general engineering applications. Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
1.1.1 Tubes made from any of the following Copper UNS B170 Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper—
No. designations shall be supplied unless otherwise specified in Refinery Shapes
the contract or purchase order: B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
Copper UNS No. Type of Copper Materials
B251/B251M Specification for General Requirements for
C10100 Oxygen-free electronic
C10200 Oxygen-free without residual deoxidants
Wrought Seamless Copper and Copper-Alloy Tube
C10300 Oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus B577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydro-
C10800 Oxygen-free, low phosphorus gen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
C12000 Phosphorus deoxidized, low residual phosphorus
C12200 Phosphorus deoxidized, high residual phosphorus
B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and
Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
1.2 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each terials
system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be terials
used independently of the other, and values from the two E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
systems shall not be combined. Copper by Gravimetry
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
test methods described in this specification: This standard does Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)4
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this E243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examina-
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ- tion of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
limitations prior to use. the Determination of Chemical Composition
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 2.2 ASME Standard:5
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 3. General Requirements
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 3.1 The following sections of Specification B251/B251M
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. are a part of this specification.

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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
and Tube. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published May 2020. Originally The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
published as B75 – 28T. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as B75/B75M-19. www.astm.org.
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DOI: 10.1520/B0075_B0075M-20. Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, refer to related International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
Specification SB-75 in Section II of that Code. www.asme.org.

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3.1.1 Terminology, General; 5.2.10 When product is purchased for agencies of the U.S.
3.1.2 Material and Manufacture; Government.
3.1.3 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance;
3.1.4 Significance of Numerical Limits; 6. Material and Manufacture
3.1.5 Inspection; 6.1 Material—The material of manufacture shall be billets,
3.1.6 Rejection and Rehearing; bars, or tube of Copper UNS No. C10100, C10200, C10300,
3.1.7 Certification; C10800, C12000, or C12200, and shall be of such soundness as
3.1.8 Mill Test Reports; to be suitable for processing into the tubular products de-
3.1.9 Packaging and Package Marking; and scribed.
3.1.10 Supplementary Requirements.
6.2 Manufacture:
3.2 In addition, when a section with an identical title to 6.2.1 The tube shall be manufactured by such hot- and
those referenced in section 3.1 appears in this specification, and cold-working processes as to produce a uniform wrought
is in conflict with the section appearing in Specification structure in the finished product. It shall be cold drawn to the
B251/B251M, the section in this specification shall prevail. finished size and wall thickness.
6.2.2 When cold-drawn temper is required, the final draw-
4. Terminology ing operation shall be such as to meet the specified temper.
4.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms related to copper When annealed temper is required, the tube shall be annealed
and copper alloys, refer to Terminology B846. subsequent to the final cold draw.

5. Ordering Information 7. Chemical Composition

5.1 Include the following specific choices when placing 7.1 The material shall conform to the requirements in Table
orders for product under this specification, as applicable. 1 for the specified Copper UNS No. designation.
5.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue (for example, 7.1.1 These composition limits do not preclude the presence
B75 – 02); of other elements. By agreement between the manufacturer or
5.1.2 Copper UNS No. (for example, C10100); supplier and the purchaser, limits may be established and
5.1.3 Temper (Section 8); analysis required for unnamed elements.
5.1.4 Dimensions; diameter or distance between parallel
surfaces, and wall thickness (Section 17); 8. Temper
5.1.5 How furnished; coils or straight lengths; 8.1 The requirements and size availability of tube in the
5.1.6 Number of pieces or footage; each size and type; cold-drawn tempers H55, H58, and H80, as defined in Classi-
5.1.7 Total weight. fication B601, are specified in Table 2 or Table 3.
5.2 The following options are available but may not be 8.1.1 Rectangular, including square, tube shall normally be
included unless specified at the time of placing the order, when supplied only in H58 temper. When requested by the manu-
required: facturer or supplier, and upon agreement with the purchaser,
5.2.1 Electrical mass resistivity test, tube may be supplied in H55 temper.
5.2.2 Hydrogen embrittlement test, 8.1.1.1 For any combination of diameter and wall thickness
5.2.3 Hydrostatic test for pressures less than or equal to not listed under H80 temper, the requirements specified for
1000 psi (21.2.8), H58 temper shall apply.
5.2.4 Hydrostatic test for pressures over 1000 psi (21.2.8.1), 8.2 The requirements and size availability of tube in the
5.2.5 Pneumatic test, annealed tempers O50, O60, and O62 as defined in Classifi-
5.2.6 Certification, cation B601, are specified in Table 2 or Table 3.
5.2.7 Mill test report,
NOTE 1—The purchaser shall confer with the manufacturer or supplier
5.2.8 Expansion test, for the availability of product in a specific temper.
5.2.9 When product is purchased for ASME Boiler and NOTE 2—Refer to Appendix X1 for recommended applications based
Pressure Vessel Code application, on temper.

TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements

Composition, %
Element Copper UNS No.
C10100A, B C10200C, D C10300 C10800 C12000 C12200
Copper, min 99.99 99.95 ... ... 99.90 99.9
Copper + ... ... 99.95 99.95 ... ...
phosphorus, min
Phosphorus ... ... 0.001–0.005 0.005–0.012 0.004–0.012 0.015–0.040
A
Refer to Table 1, Chemical Requirements, Grade 1, of Specification B170 for impurity limits for Copper UNS No. C10100.
B
Cu value not including Ag.
C
Refer to Table 1, Chemical Requirements, Grade 2, of Specification B170 for impurity limits for Copper UNS No. C10200.
D
Cu value includes Ag.

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TABLE 2 Mechanical Property Requirements of Drawn-Temper and Annealed-Temper Tube (inch-pound values)
Outside Diameter,
Temper Designation or Major Rockwell HardnessA Average Yield
Wall Tensile Strength, Strength,C
Distance Between Grain
Thickness, in. ksiB min.,
Code Name Outside Parallel Scale Hardness Size, mm ksiB
Surfaces, in.
D
H55 light-drawn all all 30T 30 to 60 36–47 30

H58 drawn (general all all 30T 30 min 36 min 30

purpose)

H80 hard-drawnD up to 4 0.020 to 0.250, incl 30T 55 min 45 min 40

E
O62 heavy anneal all 0.015 to 0.035 15T 60 max 0.050 max 30 min 6.5F, G
0.035 and over FE 55 max 0.050 max 30 min 6.5F, G

O60 soft anneal all 0.015 to 0.035 15T 60 max 0.040 min 30 min 9

0.035 and over F 50 max 0.040 min 30 min 9

O50 light anneal all 0.015 to 0.035 15T 65 max 0.040 max 30 min 9

0.035 and over F 55 max 0.040 max 30 min 9

A
Rockwell hardness tests shall be made on the inside surface of the tube. When suitable equipment is not available for determining the specified Rockwell hardness, other
Rockwell scales and values shall be specified subject to agreement between the purchaser and supplier.
B
ksi = 1000 psi.
C
Yield strength to be determined at 0.5 % extension under load.
D
Light-drawn and hard-drawn tempers are normally available in round tubes only.
E
Rockwell hardness values shall apply only to tubes having a wall thickness of 0.015 in. or over, to round tubes having an inside diameter of 5⁄16 in. or over, and to
rectangular, including square, tubes having an inside major distance between parallel surfaces of 3⁄16 in. or over. For all other tube, no Rockwell values shall apply. Rockwell
hardness tests shall be made on the inside surface of the tube. When suitable equipment is not available for determining the specified Rockwell hardness, other Rockwell
scales and values shall be specified subject to agreement between the purchaser and supplier.
F
Light-straightening operation is acceptable.
G
Alternative Tensile and Yield values to those listed in Table 2 are acceptable upon agreement between the purchaser and supplier.

TABLE 3 Mechanical Property Requirements of Drawn-Temper and Annealed-Temper Tube (SI Values)
Outside
Temper Designation Diameter, Rockwell HardnessA
or Major Average Yield
Tensile
Strength,B
Distance Wall Thickness, mm Grain Strength,B min,
Between Size, mm MPa
MPa
Standard Former Outside Parallel Scale Hardness
Surfaces, mm
H55 light-drawnC all all 30T 30 to 60 250–325 205
H58 drawn (general all all 30T 30 min 250 min 205
purpose)
H80 hard-drawnC up to 102 0.508 to 6.35, incl 30T 55 min 310 min 275
O62 heavy anneal all 0.381 to 0.889 15TD 60 max 0.050 max 205 min 45E, F
0.889 and over FD 55 max 0.050 max 205 min 45E, F
O60 soft anneal all 0.381 to 0.889 15T 60 max 0.040 min 205 min 62
0.889 and over F 50 max 0.040 min 205 min 62
O50 light anneal all 0.381 to 0.889 15T 65 max 0.040 max 205 min 62
0.889 and over F 55 max 0.040 max 205 min 62
A
Rockwell hardness tests shall be made on the inside surface of the tube. When suitable equipment is not available for determining the specified Rockwell hardness, other
Rockwell scales and values shall be specified subject to agreement between the purchaser and supplier.
B
Yield strength to be determined at 0.5 % extension under load.
C
Light-drawn and hard-drawn tempers are normally available in round tubes only.
D
Rockwell hardness values shall apply only to tubes having a wall thickness of 0.040 mm or over, to round tubes having an inside diameter of 8.0 or over, and to
rectangular, including square, tubes having an inside major distance between parallel surfaces of 5.0 mm or over. For all other tube, no Rockwell values shall apply.
Rockwell hardness tests shall be made on the inside surface of the tube. When suitable equipment is not available for determining the specified Rockwell hardness, other
Rockwell scales and values shall be specified subject to agreement between the purchaser and supplier.
E
Light-straightening operation shall be permitted.
F
Alternative Tensile and Yield values to those listed in Table 3 are acceptable upon agreement between the purchaser and supplier.

9. Grain Size Requirements 9.2 Acceptance or rejection based upon grain size shall
9.1 Tube in the annealed temper shall conform to the grain depend only on the average grain size of a test specimen taken
size specified in Table 2 or Table 3. from each of two sample portions, and each specimen shall be

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within the limits prescribed in Table 2 or Table 3 when 12.1.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order,
determined in accordance with Test Methods E112. annealed tubes shall be capable of withstanding an expansion
of the outside diameter of 40 % for tube 3⁄4 in. [19.0 mm] and
10. Physical Property Requirements
under and 30 % for tube over 3⁄4 in. [19.0 mm] when tested in
10.1 Electrical Resistivity—When specified in the contract accordance with Test Method B153.
or purchase order, tube ordered for electrical conductor appli- 12.1.2 The expanded tube shall show no cracking or rupture
cation produced from Copper UNS No. C10100, C10200, visible to the unaided eye.
C10300, or C12000 shall have an electrical mass resistivity,
Ω·g/m2, not to exceed the following limit for the specified 13. Microscopical Examination
copper and temper when tested in accordance with Test 13.1 Tubes furnished in Copper UNS No. C10100, C10200,
Method B193: C10300, and C12000 shall be essentially free of cuprous oxide
Temper
Copper UNS No. as determined by Procedure A of Test Methods B577.
C10100 C10200 C10300 C12000

O60, O50 0.151 76 0.153 28 0.156 14 0.170 31

14. Hydrogen Embrittlement
H55, H58, H80 0.156 14 0.157 37 0.159 40 0.174 18 14.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, tubes
NOTE 3—Refer to Appendix X2 for the International Annealed Copper produced in all designated copper material shall be capable of
Standard (IACS) electrical conductivity equivalents. conforming to the requirements of Procedure B of Test
11. Mechanical Property Requirements Methods B577.
11.1 Tensile and Yield Strength Requirements: 15. Nondestructive Test
11.1.1 The tube furnished under this specification shall
15.1 The tubes shall be tested in drawn tempers or as drawn
conform to the requirements of Table 2 or Table 3 for the
before the final-annealed temper unless otherwise agreed upon
specified temper and wall thickness when tested in accordance
between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
with Test Methods E8/E8M.
11.1.2 For any combination of diameter and wall thickness 15.2 Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Test:
not listed under H80, the requirements for H58 shall apply. 15.2.1 Each tube up to and including 31⁄8 in. [79 mm] in
11.1.3 Alternative Tensile and Yield values to those listed in outside diameter shall be subjected to test.
Table 2 or Table 3 are acceptable upon agreement between the 15.2.2 When tested in accordance with Practice E243, tubes
purchaser and supplier. which do not actuate the signaling device of the testing unit
shall be considered as conforming to the requirements of the
11.2 Rockwell Hardness Requirements:
test.
11.2.1 The tube shall conform to the Rockwell hardness
requirements of Table 2 or Table 3 for the specified temper and 15.3 Hydrostatic Pressure Test—When specified in the con-
wall thickness when tested in accordance with Test Methods tract or purchase order, each tube shall be capable of with-
E18. standing an internal hydrostatic pressure sufficient to produce a
11.2.1.1 The Rockwell Hardness values for tube in the H55, fiber stress of 6000 psi [41 MPa] without leakage. The tube
H58, and H80 temper shall apply only to the following: need not be subjected to a pressure gauge reading over 1000 psi
(a) Tubes having a wall thickness of 0.020 in. [0.508 mm] [6.9 MPa] unless specifically stipulated in the contract or
and over, purchase order.
(b) Round tubes having an inside diameter of 5⁄16 in. [8.0 15.4 Pneumatic Pressure Test—When specified in the con-
mm] and over, tract or purchase order, each tube shall be capable of with-
(c) Rectangular and square tubes having major distances standing an internal air pressure of 60 psi [400 kPa], minimum,
between parallel surfaces of 3⁄16 in. [5 mm] and over. for 5 s without leakage.
11.2.1.2 The Rockwell Hardness values for tube in the O60
and O50 temper shall apply only to the following: 16. Purchases for U.S. Government Agencies
(a) Tubes having a wall thickness of 0.015 in. [0.38 mm] 16.1 When the contract or purchase order stipulates that the
and over; purchase is for an agency of the U.S. Government, the tubes
(b) Round tubes having an inside diameter of 5⁄16 in. [8 furnished shall conform to the conditions specified in the
mm] and over; Supplementary Requirements of Specification B251/B251M.
(c) Rectangular and square tubes having inside major
distances between parallel surfaces of 3⁄16 in. [5 mm] and over. 17. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
11.3 Straightening—It shall not be prohibited to use light 17.1 The dimensions and tolerances for product described
straightening for tube in the O60 and O50 temper. by this specification shall be as specified in the following tables
11.4 When a discrepancy between tensile and Rockwell and related sections of the current edition of Specification
hardness exists, tensile always takes precedence for acceptance B251/B251M:
or rejection criteria. 17.1.1 Wall Thickness Tolerances—Refer to Tables 1 and 2.
17.1.2 Tolerances for Diameter or Distance Between Par-
12. Performance Requirements allel Surfaces—Refer to Tables 3 and 4.
12.1 Expansion Test for Round Tube: 17.1.3 Length Tolerances—Refer to Tables 5 and 6.

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17.1.4 Straightness Tolerance—Refer to Table 7. TABLE 5 Coil Length Tolerances (Specific Lengths) SI Values
17.1.5 Corner Radius for Rectangular, including Square, Outside Diameter or Major Distance
Tolerances, mm, All Plus, for
Tube—Refer to Table 8. Nominal Lengths, m
Between Parallel Surfaces, mm
Up to 15, incl Over 15 to 30, incl
17.1.6 Roundness, Squareness of Cut and Twist Tolerances Up to 50.8, incl 300 610
for Rectangular and Square Tubes—Refer to titled sections.
17.2 Length Tolerances for Tube in Coils—Refer to Table 4,
Table 5, Table 6, Table 7, Table 8 and Table 9 of this 19.1.1 Chemical Analysis—Chemical composition shall be
specification. determined in accordance with the element mean of the results
from at least two replicate analyses of the sample(s).
18. Sampling 19.1.2 Grain Size, Electrical Resistivity, Tensile and Yield
Strength, and Rockwell Hardness—Results shall be reported as
18.1 The lot size, portion size, and selection of sample
the average obtained from two test specimens, each taken from
portions shall be as follows:
a separate test piece, where possible.
18.1.1 Lot Size—An inspection lot shall be 10 000 lb [5000
19.1.3 Other Tests—At least two specimens shall be pre-
kg] or fraction thereof,
pared for each of the other tests and each shall conform to test
18.1.2 Portion Size—Sample pieces shall be selected to be
requirements.
represented of the lot as follows:
Number of Pieces in Lot Number of Portions to Be TakenA 19.2 Retests:
19.2.1 When requested by the manufacturer or supplier, a
1 to 50 1 retest shall be permitted when results of tests obtained by the
51 to 200 2
201 to 1500 3 purchaser fail to conform to the requirements of the product
specification.
19.2.2 The retest shall be as directed in the product speci-
A
Each test portion shall be taken from a separate tube. fication for the initial test, except for the number of test
18.2 Chemical Composition: specimens shall be twice that normally required for the
18.2.1 The composite sample shall be taken in approximate specified test.
equal weights from each portion piece selected in 18.1.2 and in 19.2.3 All test specimens shall conform to the product
accordance with Practice E255. The minimum weight of the specification requirement(s) in retest. Failure to conform shall
composite shall be 150 g. be cause for rejection.
18.2.2 The manufacturer shall have the option of sampling
at the time the castings are poured or taken from the semifin- 20. Specimen Preparation
ished product. The number of samples taken during the course 20.1 Chemical Analysis—Preparation of the analytical
of manufacture shall be as follows: specimens shall be the responsibility of the reporting labora-
18.2.2.1 When sampled at the time castings are poured, at tory.
least two samples shall be taken, one after the start and one 20.2 Tensile and Yield Strength Test—The test specimens
near the end of the pour, for each group of castings poured shall be of the full section of the tube and shall conform with
simultaneously from the same source of molten metal. the requirements of the Test Specimen section of Test Methods
18.2.2.2 When samples are taken from the semifinished E8/E8M, unless the limitation of the testing machine precludes
product, a sample shall be taken to represent each 10 000 lb the use of such specimens in which case test specimens
[5000 kg] or fraction thereof, except that not more than one conforming to Type No. 1 of Fig. 13 in Test Methods E8/E8M
sample per piece shall be required. shall be used.
18.2.2.3 When composition is determined during the course
of manufacture, sampling and analyses of the finished product 20.3 Rockwell Hardness:
is not required. 20.3.1 The test specimen shall be of a size and shape to
permit testing by the available test equipment.
18.3 Other Tests—Specimens for all other tests shall be 20.3.2 The surface of the test specimen shall be sufficiently
taken from two of the sample portions taken in 18.1.2. In the flat and smooth so as to permit the accurate determination of
event only one sample portion is taken, all specimens shall be hardness.
taken from the portion selected. 20.3.3 The test specimen shall be free from scale and
foreign matter and care shall be taken to avoid any change in
19. Number of Tests and Retests
condition (for example, heating or cold working).
19.1 Tests:
20.4 Grain Size—Test specimens shall be prepared in ac-
cordance with the appropriate procedure in Test Methods E112
TABLE 4 Coil Length Tolerances (Specific Lengths) Inch-Pound 20.5 Electrical Resistivity:
Values 20.5.1 The test specimen shall be full size and shall be the
Outside Diameter or Major Distance
Tolerances, in., All Plus, for full cross section of the material it represents when possible.
Nominal Lengths, ft 20.5.2 When the test specimen is taken from material in
Between Parallel Surfaces, in.
Up to 50, incl Over 50 to 100, incl
Up to 2, incl 12 24 bulk, care shall be taken that the properties are not appreciably
altered in the preparation.

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TABLE 6 Coil Length Tolerances (Mill Lengths) Inch-Pound Values
(Applicable Only to Full-Length Pieces)
Tube Outside Diameter or Major Distance Tolerances, %, for Nominal Lengths, ft [mm]
Between Parallel Surfaces, in. [mm] Up to 100 [30 480], incl Over 100 to 2000 [30 480 to 609 600], incl
Up to 1 [25], incl 5A or 2 ft, whichever is greater 10A
A
Over 1 to 2 [25 to 51], incl 5 or 2 ft, whichever is greater no tolerances established
A
Expressed to the nearest 1 ft.

TABLE 7 Coil Length Tolerances (Mill Lengths) SI Values

(Applicable Only to Full-Length Pieces)
Tube Outside Diameter or Major Distance Tolerances, %, for Nominal Lengths in mm
Between Parallel Surfaces, mm Up to 30 000, incl Over 30 000 to 600 000, incl
Up to 25, incl 5A or 600, whichever is greater 10A
A
25 to 50, incl 5 or 600, whichever is greater no tolerances established
A
Expressed to the nearest 300 mm.

TABLE 8 Coil Schedule of Mill Lengths with Ends, Inch-Pound Values

Shortest Permissible
Tube Outside Diameter or Major Distance Maximum Permissible Weights of
Nominal Length, ft Length, % of
Between Parallel Surfaces, in. Ends, % of Lot Weight
Nominal Length
Up to 1, incl up to 100, incl 70A 10
Over 1 to 2, incl up to 100, incl 60A 20
Up to 1, incl over 100 to 2000, incl 50 50B
A
Expressed to the nearest 1 ft.
B
Short pieces of lengths between 50 ft and one-quarter of full length shall not exceed 10 % of lot weight. Short pieces of lengths between one-quarter of a full length and
full length shall not exceed 40 % of lot weight.

TABLE 9 Coil Schedule of Mill Lengths with Ends, SI Values

Shortest Permissible
Tube Outside Diameter or Major Distance Maximum Permissible Mass of Ends,
Nominal Length, mm Length, % of
Between Parallel Surfaces, mm % of Lot Weight
Nominal Length
Up to 25, incl up to 30 000, incl 70A 10
Over 25 to 50, incl up to 30 000, incl 60A 20
Up to 25, incl over 30 000 to 600 000, incl 50 50B
A
Expressed to the nearest 300.
B
Short pieces are permitted to be included as follows: up to 10 % of lot weight between 15 200 and one quarter of full length and up to 40 % between one quarter and
full length.

NOTE 4—Plastic deformation tends to work harden a material and raise between the manufacturer or supplier and the purchaser. The
its resistivity, while heating tends to anneal the material with a subsequent following table is a list of published methods, some of which
reduction in resistivity.
may no longer be viable, which, along with others not listed,
20.6 Expansion (Pin) Test—Test specimens shall conform to may be used subject to agreement.
the requirements of the Specimen Preparation section of Test
Element Test Method
Method B153.
Copper E53
20.7 Microscopical Examination—The test specimen shall Phosphorus E62
be prepared in accordance with Procedure A of Test Methods
B577 and the specimen surface shall approximate a radial 21.1.1 The test methods for the determination of composi-
longitudinal section of round tube or a longitudinal section of tion for Coppers C10100 and C10200 shall be as described in
rectangular and square tube perpendicular to, and bisecting, the Annex of Specification B170.
major dimensional surface. 21.1.2 Test method(s) for the determination of element(s)
20.8 Hydrogen Embrittlement—The test specimen shall required by contractual or purchase order agreement shall be as
conform to the appropriate requirements of Procedure B of Test agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
Methods B577.
21.2 The tubes furnished shall conform to the physical and
21. Test Methods mechanical properties and other requirements of this specifi-
21.1 Chemical Analyses—In case of disagreement, test cation when tested or examined in accordance with the
methods for chemical analysis shall be subject to agreement following appropriate test method or practice:

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Test Test Method select a fraction of the maximum imbalance signal, the
following percent maximum imbalance signals shall be used:
Tensile strength E8/E8M
Yield strength E8/E8M Maximum Percent Imbalance
Standard Tube Size, in. [mm]
Rockwell Hardness E18 Signal Magnitude
Grain size E112
Electrical resistivity B193 Up to 3⁄8, incl [Up to 9, incl] 0.2
Expansion (pin test) B153 Over 3⁄8 to 2, incl [Over 13 to 50, incl] 0.3
Electromagnetic examination (eddy current) E243 Over 2 to 3, incl [Over 50 to 76, incl] 0.4
Microscopical examination, Procedure A B577
Hydrogen embrittlement, Procedure B B577 21.2.7.3 Tubes that do not activate the signaling device of
Hydrostatic pressure B75/B75M, 21.2.8 the eddy-current tester shall be considered as conforming to the
Pneumatic pressure B75/B75M, 21.2.9
requirements of this test. Tubes with discontinuities indicated
21.2.1 Whenever test results are obtained from both full- by the testing unit are not prohibited, at the option of the
size and machined specimens and they differ, the test results manufacturer, from being reexamined or retested to determine
from the full-size specimens shall prevail. whether the discontinuity is cause for rejection. Signals that are
21.2.2 Rockwell hardness shall be determined on the inside found to have been caused by minor mechanical damage, soil
surface of the tube and a minimum of three readings shall be or moisture, shall not be cause for rejection of the tubes
taken on each specimen, each at a different location. provided the tube dimensions are still within prescribed limits
21.2.2.1 When suitable equipment is not available for de- and the tube is suitable for its intended application.
termining the specified Rockwell hardness, other Rockwell 21.2.8 Hydrostatic Test—The internal hydrostatic pressure
scales and values shall be specified by agreement between the necessary to produce the required fiber stress shall be deter-
manufacturer and the purchaser. mined by the following equation for thin hollow cylinders
21.2.3 Grain size shall be determined, in case of dispute, by under tension.
the intercept method. P 5 2St/ ~ D 2 0.8t ! (1)
21.2.4 Electrical Resistivity—The limit of measurement un-
certainty shall be 60.30 % as a process control method and where:
60.15 % as an umpire method. P = hydrostatic pressure, psi [or MPa];
21.2.5 Microscopical Examination—Cuprous oxide content t = thickness of tube wall, in. [or mm];
shall be determined in accordance with Procedure A, or, in case D = outside diameter of tube, in. [or mm]; and
S = allowable fiber stress of the material, psi [MPa].
of dispute, Procedure C, Closed Bend Test, of Test Methods
B577 shall be followed. 21.2.8.1 The tube need not be tested at a pressure gauge
21.2.6 Hydrogen Embrittlement—Procedure B shall be reading over 1000 psi [6.9 MPa] unless so specified.
followed, or, in case of dispute, Procedure C, Closed Bend 21.2.9 Pneumatic Test—The test method shall permit easy
Test, of Test Methods B577 shall be followed. visual detection of leakage, such as having the material under
21.2.7 Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Test—Each tube up water or by the pressure differential method.
to and including 31⁄8 in. [79 mm] in outside diameter shall be
subjected to an eddy-current test. Testing shall follow the 22. Rejection and Rehearing
procedures in Practice E243.
22.1 Rejection:
21.2.7.1 Either notch depth or drilled hole standards shall be
used. 22.1.1 Product that fails to conform to the specification
(a) Notch depth standards, rounded to the nearest 0.001 in. requirements when tested by the purchaser or purchaser’s agent
[0.025 mm] shall be 22 % maximum of the wall thickness. The shall be subject to rejection.
notch depth tolerance shall be 60.0005 in. [60.013 mm]. 22.1.2 Rejection shall be reported to the manufacturer or
(b) Drilled holes shall be drilled radially through the wall supplier promptly. In addition, a written notification of rejec-
using a suitable drill jig that has a bushing to guide the drill, tion shall follow.
care being taken to avoid distortion of the tube while drilling. 22.1.3 In case of dissatisfaction with results of the test upon
The diameter of the drilled hole shall be in accordance with the which rejection is based, the manufacturer or supplier shall
following and shall not vary by more than +0.001, −0.000 in. have the option to make claim for a rehearing.
[+0.025 mm, –0.000 mm] of the hole diameter specified.
Diameter of Drilled
22.2 Rehearing:
Tube Outside Diameter, Drill
in. [mm]
Holes,
Number 22.2.1 As a result of product rejection, the manufacturer or
in. [mm]
supplier shall have the option to make claim for a retest to be
1⁄4 to 3⁄4, incl [6.0 to 19, incl.] 0.025 [0.635] 72 conducted by the manufacturer or supplier and the purchaser.
Over 3⁄4 to 1, incl [Over 19.0 to 25, incl] 0.031 [0.787] 68 Samples of the rejected product shall be taken in accordance
Over 1 to 11⁄4, incl [Over 25 to 32, incl] 0.036 [0.915] 64
Over 11⁄4 to 11⁄2, incl [Over 32 to 38, incl] 0.042 [1.07] 58 with the product specification and subjected to test by both
Over 11⁄2 to 13⁄4, incl [Over 38 to 45, incl] 0.046 [1.17] 56 parties using the test method(s) specified in the product
Over 13⁄4 to 2, incl [Over 45 to 50, incl] 0.052 [1.32] 55 specification, or alternately, upon agreement of both parties, an
21.2.7.2 Alternatively, at the option of the manufacturer, independent laboratory may be selected for the test(s) using the
using speed-insensitive eddy-current units that are equipped to test method(s) specified in the product specification.

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23. Certification 24. Test Report
23.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the 24.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, a
purchaser shall be furnished certification that samples repre- report of test results shall be furnished.
senting each lot have been tested and inspected as directed in
this specification and requirements have been met. 25. Keywords
23.2 When specified in the purchase order or contract that 25.1 seamless copper tube; seamless tube; tube; C10100;
product is purchased for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel C10200; C10300; C10800; C12000; C12200
Code applications, certification to this specification is manda-
tory.

APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

X1.1 Tube in the H55 temper is recommended when a tube X1.3 Tube in the H80 temper is recommended for applica-
of some stiffness is required yet capable of being bent when tions in which there is a need for a tube as strong as technically
necessary. feasible for the size indicated.
X1.2 Tube in the H58 temper is recommended for general
applications in which there is no specific need for high strength
or bending qualities.

X2. INTERNATIONAL ANNEALED COPPER STANDARD (ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY EQUIVALENTS)

Electrical Resistivity, Ω·g/m2 Conductivity, %

0.151 76 101.00
0.153 28 100.00
0.156 14 98.16
0.157 37 97.40
0.159 40 96.16
0.170 31 90
0.174 18 88

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B75/B75M – 19) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2020.)

(1) Made changes to Table 1, Chemical Requirements, to

further define presence of Ag.

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B75/B75M – 11) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2019.)

(1) Added temper O62 in Table 2 and Table 3 and in 8.2 with (3) Made editorial changes to correct grammar/spelling.
average grain size “0.050 max.”
(2) Revised the standard to reflect current form and style
changes.

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