ASTM B359/B359M-18
Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins

Standard No.

ASTM B359/B359M-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B359/B359M-23

Latest

ASTM B359/B359M-23

Scope

1.1 This specification2 establishes the requirements for seamless copper and copper alloy tubing on which the external or internal surface, or both, has been modified by a coldforming process to produce an integral enhanced surface for improved heat transfer. 1.2 The tubes are typically used in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers. 1.3 The product shall be produced of the following coppers or copper alloys, as specified in the ordering information. Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. Type of Metal C10100 Oxygen-free electronic C10200 Oxygen-free without residual deoxidants C10300 Oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus C10800 Oxygen-free, low phosphorus C12000 DLP Phosphorized, low residual phosphorus (See Note 1) C12200 DHP, Phosphorized, high residual phosphorus (See Note 1) C14200 DPA Phosphorized arsenical (See Note 1) C15630 Nickel Phosphorus C19200 Phosphorized, 1 % iron C23000 Red Brass C44300 Admiralty Metal Types B, C44400 C, and C44550 D C60800 Aluminum Bronze C68700 Aluminum Brass Type B C70400 95-5 Copper-Nickel C70600 90-10 Copper-Nickel C70620 90-10 Copper-Nickel (Modified for Welding) Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. Type of Metal C71000 80-20 Copper-Nickel Type A C71500 70-30 Copper-Nickel C71520 70-30 Copper-Nickel (Modified for Welding) C72200 Copper-Nickel NOTE 1—Designations listed in Classification B224. 1.4 Units—The values stated in either in-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems could result in nonconformance with the specification. 1.5 Product produced in accordance with the Supplementary Requirements section for military applications shall be produced only to the inch-pound system of this specification. 1.6 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification. 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. Some specific hazards statements are given in Sections 1, 12 and 18. 1.7 (Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Use caution when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information. The potential exists that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, is prohibited by local or national law. Users must determine legality of sales in their location.) 1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe and Tube. Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as B359/B359M–15. DOI: 10.1520/B0359_B0359M–18. 2 For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specification SB-359 in Section II of that Code. *A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States 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. 1 1.8 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 B359/B359M-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM B153 Standard Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM B154 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper and Copper Alloys
• ASTM B170 Standard Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper Refinery Shapes*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
• ASTM B601 Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys-Wrought and Cast
• ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
• ASTM B858 Standard Test Method for Ammonia Vapor Test for Determination Susceptibility to Stress Corrosion Cracking in Copper Alloys
• ASTM B900 Standard Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper-Alloy Mill-Products for U.S. Government Agencies
• ASTM B968/B968M Standard Test Method for Flattening of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube*， 2022-05-01 Update
• ASTM D4727/D4727M Standard Specification for Corrugated and Solid Fiberboard Sheet Stock (Container Grade) and Cut Shapes
• ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
• ASTM E118 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Chromium Alloys
• ASTM E243 Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
• ASTM E255 Standard Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
• ASTM E2575 Standard Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Copper and Copper Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion*， 2019-06-15 Update
• ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E3 Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
• ASTM E478 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
• ASTM E53 Standard Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry
• ASTM E62 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
• ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*， 2024-01-01 Update

ASTM B359/B359M-18 history

• 1970 ASTM B359/B359M-23 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
• 2018 ASTM B359/B359M-18 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
• 2015 ASTM B359/B359M-15 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
• 2012 ASTM B359/B359M-12e1 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
• 2012 ASTM B359/B359M-12 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
• 2002 ASTM B359/B359M-02(2006) Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
• 2002 ASTM B359/B359M-02 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins
• 1998 ASTM B359-98 Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Seamless Condenser and Heat Exchanger Tubes With Integral Fins