1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for brass and copper pipe nipples in standard pipe sizes from 1⁄8 to 8 in., inclusive, in standard lengths, and chromium-plated pipe nipples in standard pipe sizes from 1⁄8 to 2 in., inclusive, in standard lengths.
1.1.1 Chromium-plated pipe nipples ordered under this specification are intended for interior use in decorative applications.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This 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.
1.4 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.
ASTM B687-99(2023) Referenced Document
ASTM B42 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
ASTM B43 Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes
ASTM B456 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Copper Plus Nickel Plus Chromium and Nickel Plus Chromium
ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM B687-99(2023) history
2023ASTM B687-99(2023) Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples
1999ASTM B687-99(2016) Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples
2011ASTM B687-99(2011) Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples
1999ASTM B687-99(2005)e1 Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples
1999ASTM B687-99 Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples