Designation: B 43 – 98 (Reapproved 2004)

Standard Specification for

Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 43; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope* B 601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper

1.1 This specification2 covers seamless red brass (Copper and Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
Alloy UNS No. C23000)3 pipe in all nominal pipe sizes, both E 8 Test Methods of Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
regular and extra-strong. In the annealed temper (O61), the E 29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
pipe is suitable for use in plumbing, boiler feed lines, and for Determine Conformance with Specifications
similar purposes. In the drawn general purpose temper (H58), E 53 Test Methods for Determination of Copper in Unal-
the pipe is suitable for architectural applications, such as guard loyed Coppers by Gravimetry
railings and stair hand railings. E 62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided E 112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
for information purposes only. E 243 Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Exami-
1.3 The following hazard caveat pertains only to the test nation of Copper and Copper Alloy Tubes
method portion, Section 9, of this specification. This standard E 255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, the Determination of Chemical Composition
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices Alloys
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
to use. 3. Terminology
1.4 Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard in use
and disposal. (See 9.1.) 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 tube, seamless—a tube produced with a continuous

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2. Referenced Documents periphery in all stages of the operations.
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date 3.1.1.1 pipe—a seamless tube conforming to the particular
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the dimensions commercially known as nominal or standard pipe
extent referenced herein: sizes.
2.2 ASTM Standards: 4 3.1.2 lengths—straight pieces of the product.
B 153 Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and 3.1.2.1 standard—uniform lengths recommended in a Sim-
Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing plified Practice Recommendation or established as a Commer-
B 154 Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper cial Standard.
and Copper Alloys 3.2 Definition of Term Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 capable of—as used in this specification, the test need
not be performed by the producer of the material. However,
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper should subsequent testing by the purchaser establish that the
and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.04 on Pipe
and Tube. material does not meet these requirements the material shall be
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally subject to rejection.
approved in 1922. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as B 43 – 98e1.
2
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- 4. Ordering Information
cation SB-43 in Section II of that Code.
3
The system for copper and copper alloys (see Practice E 527) is a simple 4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
expansion of the former standard designation system accomplished by the addition the following information:
of a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.” The suffix can be used to accommodate 4.1.1 Temper (see 6.1),
composition variations of the base alloy.
4
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.1.2 Pipe size, regular or extra-strong (see 11.2),
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM 4.1.3 Length (see 11.3),
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 4.1.4 Total length of each size, and
the ASTM website.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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4.1.5 If material is required to meet ASME Boiler and in accordance with Test Method B 153. The expanded pipe
Pressure Vessel Code (see 6.1, 6.2, or 6.3), shall show no cracking or rupture visible to the unaided eye.
4.1.6 Certification, if required (see 20.1), Pipe ordered in the drawn (H) condition is not subject to this
4.1.7 Mill test report, if required (see 21.1), test.
4.1.8 Hydrostatic test, if required, and
NOTE 1—The term “unaided eye,” as used herein, permits the use of
4.1.9 Pneumatic test, if required. corrective spectacles necessary to obtain normal vision.
4.1.10 Mercurous Nitrate Test, if required (Section 9).
8.2 As an alternative to the expansion test for pipe over 4 in.
5. Chemical Composition (102 mm) in diameter in the O61 (annealed) condition, a
5.1 The material shall conform to the following chemical section 4 in. in length shall be cut from the end of one of the
requirements: lengths for a flattening test. This 4-in. specimen shall be
flattened so that a gage set at three times the wall thickness will
pass over the pipe freely throughout the flattened part. The pipe
Copper, % 84.0 to 86.0
Lead, max, % 0.05 so tested shall develop no cracks or flaws visible to the unaided
Iron, max, % 0.05 eye (see Note 1) as a result of this test. In making the flattening
Zinc remainder test the elements shall be slowly flattened by one stroke of the
press.
5.2 These specification limits do not preclude the presence
of other elements. Limits for unnamed elements are to be 9. Mercurous Nitrate Test
established by agreement between manufacturer or supplier 9.1 Warning—Mercury is a definite health hazard and
and purchaser. therefore equipment for the detection and removal of mercury
5.2.1 For copper alloys in which zinc is specified as the vapor produced in volatilization is recommended. The use of
remainder, either copper or zinc shall be permitted to be taken rubber gloves in testing is advisable.
as the difference between the sum of all the elements analyzed 9.2 When the test is required to be performed, the test
and 100 %. specimens, cut 6 in. (152 mm) in length, shall, after proper
5.2.1.1 When all the elements in the table in 5.1 are cleaning, withstand an immersion for 30 min without cracking
analyzed, their sum shall be 99.8 % minimum. in the standard mercurous nitrate solution prescribed in Test
Method B 154. Immediately after removal from the solution,
6. Temper
the specimen shall be wiped free of excess mercury and
6.1 All pipe shall normally be furnished in the O61 (an- examined for cracks.
nealed) (see Classificiation B 601) condition. 9.3 Product of the O61 (annealed) temper shall pass the
6.2 In the O61 (annealed) temper, the degree of annealing mercurous nitrate test when tested in accordance with Test
shall be sufficient to produce complete recrystallization with an Method B 154.
average grain size not in excess of 0.050 mm. The surface of 9.3.1 The test need not be performed except when indicated
the test specimen for grain size determination shall approxi- in the contract or purchase order at the time of placing of the
mate a radial longitudinal section and shall be prepared and order.
examined in accordance with Test Methods E 112.
6.3 The pipe is permitted to be furnished in the H58 (drawn 10. Nondestructive Testing
general purpose) temper, if agreed upon between the manufac- 10.1 The material shall be tested in the final size but is
turer and the purchaser. (See Table 1.) permitted to be tested prior to the final anneal or heat treatment,
7. Mechanical Properties when these thermal treatments are required, unless otherwise
agreed upon by the manufacturer or supplier and purchaser.
7.1 Material in the O61 (annealed) temper specified to meet 10.2 Eddy-Current Test—Each piece of material from 1⁄8 in.
the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code up to and including 21⁄2 in. nominal outside diameter or within
only shall have tensile properties as prescribed in Table 1. the capabilities of the eddy-current tester, shall be subjected to
7.2 All H58 (drawn general purpose) material shall have the an eddy-current test. Testing shall follow the procedures of
tensile properties as prescribed in Table 1. Practice E 243 except for determination of “end effect.” The
8. Expansion Test material shall be passed through an eddy-current testing unit
adjusted to provide information on the suitability of the
8.1 Specimens in the O61 (annealed) temper shall withstand
material for the intended application.
an expansion of 25 % of the outside diameter when expanded
10.2.1 Notch-depth standards rounded to the nearest 0.001
in. (0.025 mm) shall be 10 % of the nominal wall thickness.
TABLE 1 Tensile Requirements The notch depth tolerances shall be 60.0005 in. (0.013 mm).
Temper Designation Tensile Alternatively, when a manufacturer uses speed insensitive
Yield StrengthA Elongation in
Strength, min.
Standard Former ksi (MPa)
min. ksi (MPa) 2-in. min. % equipment that allows the selection of a maximum imbalance
O61 Annealed 40.0 (276) 12.0 (83) 35
signal, a maximum imbalance signal of 0.3 % is permitted to
H58 Drawn general 44.0 (303) 18.0 (124) ... be used.
purpose 10.2.2 Material that does not actuate the signaling device of
A
At 0.5 % extension under load. the eddy-current test shall be considered as conforming to the
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requirements of this test. Material with discontinuities indi- ratio over 0.05, the roundness tolerance shall be 3 % of the
cated by the testing unit is permitted to be reexamined or nominal outside diameter.
retested, at the option of the manufacturer, to determine 11.5.1 The measurement for roundness shall be made from
whether the discontinuity is cause for rejection. Signals that are the outside diameter. The deviation from roundness is mea-
found to have been caused by minor mechanical damage, soil sured as the difference between the major and minor diameters
or moisture shall not be cause for rejection of the material as determined at any one cross section of the tube. The major
provided the dimensions of the material are still within and minor diameters are the diameters of two concentric circles
prescribed limits and the material is suitable for its intended just enclosing the outside surface of the tube at the cross
application. section.
10.3 Hydrostatic Test—When specified, the material shall 11.6 Straightness Tolerance—For pipe of H58 (drawn gen-
stand, without showing evidence of leakage, an internal hydro- eral purpose) temper of Nominal Pipe Sizes from 1⁄4 to 12 in.
static pressure sufficient to subject the material to a fiber stress inclusive, the maximum curvature (depth of arc) shall not
of 6000 psi (41 MPa), determined by the following equation exceed 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) in any 10-ft (3048-mm) portion of the
for thin hollow cylinders under tension. The material need not total length. For H58 temper pipe of other sizes, and for the
be tested at a hydrostatic pressure of over 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) O61 (annealed) temper, no numerical values are established,
unless so specified. however, the straightness of the pipe shall be suitable for the
P 5 2St/~D 2 0.8t! intended application.

where: 12. Workmanship, Finish and Appearance

P = hydrostatic pressure, psi (or MPa), 12.1 The material shall be free of defects of a nature that
t = wall thickness of the material, in. (or mm), interfere with normal commercial applications. It shall be well
D = outside diameter of the material in. (or mm), and
cleaned and free of dirt.
S = allowable stress of the material, psi (or MPa).
10.3.1 For material less than 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) in outside 13. Sampling
diameter and less than 0.060 in. (1.5 mm) in wall thickness, the
test is permitted to be made at the option of the manufacturer 13.1 Sampling—The lot size, portion size, and selection of
by pneumatically testing to the requirements of 10.4. sample pieces shall be as follows:
10.4 Pneumatic Test—When specified, the material shall be 13.1.1 Lot Size—The lot size shall be as follows:
subjected to an internal air pressure of 60 psi (415 kPa)
minimum for 5 s without showing evidence of leakage. The test Pipe Size, in. Lot Weight, lb (kg)
Up to 11⁄2 , incl 5 000 (2270) or fraction thereof
method used shall permit easy visual detection of any leakage, Over 11⁄2 to 4, incl 10 000 (4550) or fraction thereof
such as by having the material under water or by the pressure- Over 4 40 000 (18 100) or fraction thereof
differential method. Any evidence of leakage shall be cause for
rejection. 13.1.2 Portion Size—Sample pieces shall be taken for test
purposes from each lot according to the following schedule:
11. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
11.1 For the purpose of determining conformance with the Number of Pieces Number of Sample Pieces
dimensional requirements prescribed in this specification, any in Lot to be TakenAA
1 to 50 1
measured value outside the limiting values for any dimensions 51 to 200 2
may be cause for rejection. 201 to 1500 3
11.2 Standard Dimensions, Wall Thickness, and Diameter Over 1500 0.2 % of total number of pieces
in the lot, but not to exceed
Tolerances—The standard dimensions, wall thickness, and 10 sample pieces
diameter tolerances shall be in accordance with Table 2.
11.3 Length and Length Tolerances—The standard length of A
Each sample piece shall be taken from a separate tube.
red brass pipe is 12 ft (3.66 m) with a tolerance of 61⁄2 in. (13 13.1.3 Sampling for Visual and Dimensional Examination—
mm). Minimum sampling for visual and dimensional examination
11.4 Squareness of Cut—The departure from squareness of shall be as follows:
the end of any pipe shall not exceed the following:
Lot size (Pieces/lot) Sample size
Outside Diameter, Tolerance 2 to 8 Entire lot
in. (mm) 9 to 90 8
Up to 5⁄8 (15.9), incl 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) 91 to 150 12
Over 5⁄8 (15.9) 0.016 in./in. (0.016 mm/mm) 151 to 280 19
of diameter 281 to 500 21
501 to 1200 27
1201 to 3200 35
11.5 Roundness—The roundness tolerance for straight 3201 to 100 000 38
10 001 to 350 000 46
length tubes with a wall thickness to outside diameter ratio of
0.01 to 0.05 (inclusive) shall be 6 % of the nominal outside In all cases, the acceptance number is zero and the rejection
diameter. For tubes with a wall thickness to outside diameter number is one. Rejected lots are permitted to be screened and
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TABLE 2 Standard Dimensions, Weights, and Tolerances
NOTE—All tolerances are plus and minus except as otherwise indicated.
Nominal or Average Outside Diameter
Outside Wall Tolerance,B Theoretical Weight,
Standard Tolerances,A in. (mm) All
Diameter, in. (mm) Thickness, in. (mm) in. (mm) lb/ft (kg/m)
Pipe Size, in. Minus
Regular
⁄
18 0.405 (10.3) 0.004 (0.10) 0.062 (1.57) 0.004 (0.10) 0.253 (0.376)
⁄
14 0.540 (13.7) 0.004 (0.10) 0.082 (2.08) 0.005 (0.13) 0.447 (0.665)
3⁄8 0.675 (17.1) 0.005 (0.13) 0.090 (2.29) 0.005 (0.13) 0.627 (0.933)

⁄
12 0.840 (21.3) 0.005 (0.13) 0.107 (2.72) 0.006 (0.15) 0.934 (1.39)
⁄
34 1.050 (26.7) 0.006 (0.15) 0.114 (2.90) 0.006 (0.15) 1.27 (1.89)
1 1.315 (33.4) 0.006 (0.15) 0.126 (3.20) 0.007 (0.18) 1.78 (2.65)

11⁄4 1.660 (42.2) 0.006 (0.15) 0.146 (3.71) 0.008 (0.20) 2.63 (3.91)
11⁄2 1.900 (48.3) 0.006 (0.15) 0.150 (3.81) 0.008 (0.20) 3.13 (4.66)
2 2.375 (60.3) 0.008 (0.20) 0.156 (3.96) 0.009 (0.23) 4.12 (6.13)

21⁄2 2.875 (73.0) 0.008 (0.20) 0.187 (4.75) 0.010 (0.25) 5.99 (8.91)
3 3.500 (88.9) 0.010 (0.25) 0.219 (5.56) 0.012 (0.30) 8.56 (12.7)
31⁄2 4.000 (102) 0.010 (0.25) 0.250 (6.35) 0.013 (0.33) 11.2 (16.7)

4 4.500 (114) 0.012 (0.30) 0.250 (6.35) 0.014 (0.36) 12.7 (18.9)
5 5.562 (141) 0.014 (0.36) 0.250 (6.35) 0.014 (0.36) 15.8 (23.5)
6 6.625 (168) 0.016 (0.41) 0.250 (6.35) 0.014 (0.36) 19.0 (28.3)

8 8.625 (219) 0.020 (0.51) 0.312 (7.92) 0.022 (0.56) 30.9 (46.0)
10 10.750 (273) 0.022 (0.56) 0.365 (9.27) 0.030 (0.76) 45.2 (67.3)
12 12.750 (324) 0.024 (0.61) 0.375 (9.52) 0.030 (0.76) 55.3 (82.3)
Extra Strong
⁄
18 0.405 (10.3) 0.004 (0.10) 0.100 (2.54) 0.006 (0.15) 0.363 (0.540)
1⁄4 0.540 (13.7) 0.004 (0.10) 0.123 (3.12) 0.007 (0.18) 0.611 (0.909)
3⁄8 0.675 (17.1) 0.005 (0.13) 0.127 (3.23) 0.007 (0.18) 0.829 (1.23)

⁄
12 0.840 (21.3) 0.005 (0.13) 0.149 (3.78) 0.008 (0.20) 1.23 (1.83)
⁄
34 1.050 (26.7) 0.006 (0.15) 0.157 (3.99) 0.009 (0.23) 1.67 (2.48)
1 1.315 (33.4) 0.006 (0.15) 0.182 (4.62) 0.010 (0.25) 2.46 (3.66)

11⁄4 1.660 (42.2) 0.006 (0.15) 0.194 (4.93) 0.010 (0.25) 3.39 (5.04)
11⁄2 1.900 (48.3) 0.006 (0.15) 0.203 (5.16) 0.011 (0.28) 4.10 (6.10)
2 2.375 (60.3) 0.008 (0.20) 0.221 (5.61) 0.012 (0.30) 5.67 (8.44)

21⁄2 2.875 (73.0) 0.008 (0.20) 0.280 (7.11) 0.015 (0.38) 8.66 (12.9)
3 3.500 (88.9) 0.010 (0.25) 0.304 (7.72) 0.016 (0.41) 11.6 (17.3)
31⁄2 4.000 (102) 0.010 (0.25) 0.321 (8.15) 0.017 (0.43) 14.1 (21.0)

4 4.500 (114) 0.012 (0.30) 0.341 (8.66) 0.018 (0.46) 16.9 (25.1)
5 5.562 (141) 0.014 (0.36) 0.375 (9.52) 0.019 (0.48) 23.2 (34.5)
6 6.625 (168) 0.016 (0.41) 0.437 (11.1) 0.027 (0.69) 32.2 (47.9)

8 8.625 (219) 0.020 (0.51) 0.500 (12.7) 0.035 (0.89) 48.4 (72.0)
10 10.750 (273) 0.022 (0.56) 0.500 (12.7) 0.040 (1.0) 61.1 (90.9)
A
The average outside diameter of a tube is the average of the maximum and minimum outside diameters as determined at any one cross section of the pipe.
B
Maximum deviation at any one point.

resubmitted for visual and dimensional examination. All de- conformance to chemical composition as follows: Conform-
fective items shall be replaced with acceptable items prior to ance shall be determined by the manufacturer by analyzing
lot acceptance. samples taken at the time the castings are poured or samples
taken from the semi-finished product. If the manufacturer
14. Number of Tests and Retests determines the chemical composition of the material during the
14.1 Chemical Analysis—Samples for chemical analysis course of manufacture, he shall not be required to sample and
shall be taken in accordance with Practice E 255. Drillings, analyze the finished product. The number of samples taken for
millings, etc., shall be taken in approximately equal weight determination of chemical composition shall be as follows:
from each of the sample pieces selected in accordance with 14.1.1.1 When samples are taken at the time the castings are
13.1.2 and combined into one composite sample. The mini- poured, at least one sample shall be taken for each group of
mum weight of the composite sample that is to be divided into castings poured simultaneously from the same source of
three equal parts shall be 150 g. molten metal.
14.1.1 Instead of sampling in accordance with Practice 14.1.1.2 When samples are taken from the semi-finished
E 255, the manufacturer shall have the option of determining product, a sample shall be taken to represent each 10 000 lb
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(4550 kg) or fraction thereof, except that not more than one (0.5 mm/mm) of gage length (or distance between grips for
sample shall be required per piece. full-section specimens).
14.1.1.3 Due to the discontinuous nature of the processing
16. Significance of Numerical Limits
of castings into wrought products, it is not practical to identify
specific casting analysis with a specific quantity of finished 16.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the
material. specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the
14.1.1.4 In the event that heat identification or traceability is following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall
required, the purchaser shall specify the details desired. be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding
14.2 Retests: method of Practice E 29.
14.2.1 If any test specimen shows defective machining or Property Rounded Unit for
Observed or Calculated Value
develops flaws, it shall be discarded and another specimen
substituted. Chemical composition nearest unit in the last right-hand
14.2.2 If the results of the test on one of the specimens fail place of figures of the specified
limit
to meet the specified requirements, two additional specimens
shall be taken from different sample pieces and tested. The Tensile Strength
nearest ksi (nearest 5 MPa)
results of the tests on both of these specimens shall meet the Yield Strength
specified requirements. Failure of more than one specimen to 17. Inspection
meet the specified requirements for a particular property shall
17.1 The manufacturer shall afford the inspector represent-
be cause for rejection of the entire lot.
ing the purchaser, all reasonable facilities, without charge, to
14.2.3 If the chemical analysis fails to conform to the
satisfy him that the material is being furnished in accordance
specified limits, analysis shall be made on a new composite
with the specified requirements.
sample prepared from additional pieces selected in accordance
with 13.1. The results of this retest shall comply with the 18. Rejection and Rehearing
specified requirements. 18.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of
this specification shall be subject to rejection. Rejection is to be
15. Test Methods reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly and in
15.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall, in writing. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the
case of disagreement, be determined in accordance with the manufacturer or supplier shall have the option to make claim
following applicable methods: for a rehearing.
19. Packaging and Package Marking
Test ASTM Designation
(Section 2) 19.1 The material shall be separated by size, composition,
Chemical analysis E 53, E 62, E 478 and temper, and prepared for shipment in such a manner as to
Tension E8
Expansion (pin test) B 153 ensure acceptance by common carrier for transportation and to
Mercurous nitrate B 154 afford protection from the normal hazards of transportation.
19.2 Each shipping unit shall be legibly marked with the
15.2 Tension test specimens shall be of the full section of purchase order number, metal or alloy designation, temper,
the pipe and shall conform to the requirements of the section, size, total length or piece count or both, and name of supplier.
Specimens for Pipe and Tube, of Test Methods E 8, unless the The specification number shall be shown, when specified.
limitations of the testing machine preclude the use of such a 20. Certification

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specimen. Test specimens conforming to Type No. 1 of Fig. 13,
20.1 When specified on the purchase order the manufacturer
Tension Test Specimens for Large-Diameter Tubular Products,
shall furnish to the purchaser a certificate stating that each lot
of Test Methods E 8 is permitted to be used when a full section
has been sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this
specimen cannot be tested.
specification and has met the requirements. When material is
15.3 Whenever tension test results are obtained from both
specified to meet the requirements of ASME Boiler and
full size and from machined test specimens and they differ, the
Pressure Vessel Code, the certification requirements are man-
results obtained from full size test specimens shall be used to
datory.
determine conformance to the specification requirements.
15.4 Tension test results on material covered by this speci- 21. Mill Test Report
fication are not seriously affected by variations in speed of 21.1 When specified on the purchase order, the manufac-
testing. A considerable range of testing speed is permissible; turer shall furnish to the purchaser a test report showing results
however, it is recommended that the rate of stressing to the of tests required by the specification.
yield strength not exceed 100 ksi (690 MPa)/min. Above the
yield strength it is recommended that the movement per minute 22. Keywords
of the testing machine head under load not exceed 0.5 in./in. 22.1 copper alloy UNS No. C23000; red brass pipe

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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. Ggovernment.

S1. Referenced Documents unless disapproved by the purchaser at the time the order is
S1.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date placed. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the inspections or tests set forth when such inspections and tests
extent referenced herein: are deemed necessary to assure that the material conforms to
S1.1.1 Federal Standards:5 prescribed requirements.
Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging and Packing S3. Identification Marking
Levels
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) S3.1 All material shall be properly marked for identification
Fed. Std. No. 185 Identification Marking of Copper and in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 185 except that the ASTM
Copper-Base Alloy Mill Products specification number and the alloy number shall be used.
S1.1.2 Military Standard:5 S4. Preparation for Delivery
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
S4.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing:
S1.1.3 Military Specification:5
S4.1.1 Military Agencies—The material shall be separated
MIL-C-3993 Packaging of Copper and Copper-Base Alloy
by size, composition, grade, or class and shall be preserved and
Mill Products
packaged, Level A or C, and packed, Level A, B, or C, as
S2. Quality Assurance specified in the contract or purchase order, in accordance with
S2.1 Responsibility for Inspection: the requirements of MIL-C-3993.
S2.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or pur- S4.1.2 Civil Agencies—The requirements of Fed. Std. No.
chase order, the manufacturer is responsible for the perfor- 102 shall be referenced for definitions of the various levels of
mance of all inspection and test requirements specified. Except packaging protection.
as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the S4.2 Marking:
manufacturer shall use his own or any other suitable facilities S4.2.1 Military Agencies—In addition to any special mark-
for the performance of the inspection and test requirements ing required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
shipment shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
S4.2.2 Civil Agencies—In addition to any special marking
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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 equiva-
that force which when applied to a body having a mass of one lents are expressed as megapascal (MPa), which is the same as
kilogram gives it an acceleration of one metre per second MN/m2 and N/mm2.
squared (N = kg·m/s2). The derived SI unit for pressure or
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue B 43 – 96
that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) The minimum tensile strength requirement of the H58 (2) Section 11.6, Straightness Tolerance, was added to include
temper (see Table 1) was changed to become 44.0 ksi (303 straightness requirements.
MPa). The previous value was 40.0 ksi.

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