1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper tube intended for use in the connection, repairs, or alternations of air conditioning or refrigeration units in the field. NOTE 1—Fittings used for soldered or brazed connections in air conditioning and refrigeration systems are described in ASME Standard B16.22. NOTE 2—The assembly of copper tubular systems by soldering is described in Practice B828. NOTE 3—Solders for joining copper tubular systems are described in Specification B32. The requirements for acceptable fluxes for these systems are described in Specification B813.
1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following coppers, and the manufacturer has the option to supply any one of them, unless otherwise specified: Copper UNS No. Previously Used Designation Description C10200 OF Oxygen free without residual deoxidants C12000 DLP Phosphorus deoxidized, low residual phosphorus C12200 DHP Phosphorus deoxidized, high residual phosphorus
1.3 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.
1.4 The following hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in 18.2.4 of 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.
1.5 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 B280-20 Referenced Document
ASTM B153 Standard Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
ASTM B32 Standard Specification for Solder Metal*, 2020-10-01 Update
ASTM B577 Standard Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
ASTM B601 Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys-Wrought and Cast
ASTM B813 Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM B828 Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM B900 Standard Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper-Alloy Mill-Products for U.S. Government Agencies
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
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 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 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 B280-20 history
1970ASTM B280-23 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
2020ASTM B280-20 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
2019ASTM B280-19 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
2018ASTM B280-18 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
2016ASTM B280-16 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
2013ASTM B280-13 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
2008ASTM B280-08 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
2003ASTM B280-03 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
2002ASTM B280-02 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
1999ASTM B280-99e1 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
1995ASTM B280-95a Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
1993ASTM B280-93a Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service