SPECIFICATION FOR COPPER-ALLOY PLATE AND SHEET FOR PRESSURE VESSELS, CONDENSERS, AND HEAT EXCHANGERS

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(Identical with ASTM Specication B 171-95 for the alloys covered except for editorial differences. Certifcation has been made mandatory.)

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Scope

1.1 This specication covers copper-alloy plate and sheet for pressure vessels, condensers, and heat exchangers. The following alloys are covered:
Copper Alloy UNS No.A C36500 C44300 C44400 C44500 C46400 C46500 C61300 C61400 C63000 C70600 C71500
A

Previously Used Designation Leaded Muntz Metal Admiralty, Arsenical Admiralty, Antimonial Admiralty, Phosphorized Naval Brass, Uninhibited Naval Brass, Arsenical Aluminum Bronze Aluminum Bronze D Aluminum-Nickel Bronze 9010 Copper Nickel 7030 Copper Nickel

E 8 Methods Tension Testing of Metallic Materials E 29 Recommended Practice for Indicating Which Places of Figures Are to Be Considered Signicant in Specied Limiting Values E 54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses and Bronzes E 55 Practice for Sampling Wrought Nonferrous Metals and Alloys for Determination of Chemical Composition E 62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Method) E 75 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of CopperNickel and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys E 478 Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS) 2.2 ASME Standards: SB-248 Specication for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

New designation established in accordance with ASTM E 527, Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS). In the new UNS system, the designations for copper alloys are simply expansions of the present standard designations by a prex C and a sufx 00.

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Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards:

3.

Terminology 3.1 Denitions:

2.1.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date of material purchased form a part of this specication to the extent referenced herein: B 601 Practice for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys, Wrought and Cast
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3.1.1 blank a piece of at product intended for subsequent fabrication by forming, bending, cupping, drawing, hot pressing, etc. 3.1.2 lengths straight pieces of the product.

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Copper Alloy Copper, incl UNS No.A Silver C36500 C44300 C44400 C44500 C46400 C46500 C61400 C63000 C70600 C71500
A B

Composition, % Tin 0.25 max 0.81.2 0.81.2 0.81.2 0.51.0 0.51.0 ... 0.20 max ... ... Nickel, Manganese, incl Cobalt max ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4.05.5 9.011.0 29.033.0 ... ... ... ... ... ... 1.0 1.5 1.0 1.0 Lead 0.250.7 0.07 max 0.07 max 0.07 max 0.20 max 0.20 max 0.01 max ... 0.05 maxB 0.05 maxB Iron 0.15 max 0.06 max 0.06 max 0.06 max 0.10 max 0.10 max 1.53.5 2.04.0 1.01.8 0.401.0 Zinc Aluminum Chromium ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Other Named Elements ... 0.020.06 As 0.020.10 Sb 0.020.10 P ... 0.020.06 As 0.015 P max 0.25 Si max
B B

58.061.0 70.073.0 70.071.0 70.073.0 59.062.0 59.062.0 remainder remainder remainder remainder

remainder ... remainder ... remainder ... remainder ... remainder ... remainder ... 0.20 max 6.08.0 0.30 max 9.011.0 1.0 maxB ... 1.0 maxB ...

New designation established in accordance with Practice E 527, Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS). When the product is for subsequent welding applications, and so specied by the purchaser, zinc shall be 0.50% max, lead 0.02% max, phosphorous 0.02% max, sulfur 0.02% max, and carbon 0.05%.

3.1.2.1 specic straight lengths that are uniform in length, as specied, and subject to established length tolerances. 3.1.3 plate a wrought at product over 0.188 in. thick and over 12 in. wide, in lengths. 3.1.4 sheet a rolled at product up to and including 0.188 in. thick and over 24 in. wide, in at lengths or coils (rolls).

5.

Materials and Manufacture

5.1 The material shall be of such quality and purity that the nished product shall have the properties and characteristics prescribed in this specication.

6.

Chemical Composition

6.1 The materials shall conform to the chemical requirements prescribed in Table 1. 4. Ordering Information 6.2 These specication limits do not preclude the presence of other elements. Limits for unnamed elements may be established by ageement between manufacturer or supplier and purchaser. 6.3 For the alloys listed in the table below either copper or zinc may be taken as the difference between the sum of all the elements analyzed and 100%. When all the elements in Table 1 are analyzed, their sum shall be as shown in the table below.
Copper Alloy UNS No. C36500 C44300 C44400 C44500 C46400 C46500 C61400 C63000 Copper Plus Named Elements, %, Min. 99.6 99.6 99.6 99.6 99.6 99.6 99.5 99.5

4.1 Orders for material under this specication shall include the following information: 4.1.1 Copper Alloy UNS No. (Section 6, Table 1). 4.1.1.1 Whether the alloy ordered will be used in applications requiring it to be welded (see Table 1, Footnotes B and C). 4.1.2 Whether plate is to be machined (see 8.3), 4.1.3 How tolerance is specied (Footnote A, Table 3), 4.1.4 Weight (total for each size), 4.1.5 Mill test report, if required (Section 17), 4.1.6 Special marking, if required (Section 18), and 4.1.7 Whether 0.2% offset yield strength is required.
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PART B NONFERROUS MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 2 TENSILE REQUIREMENTS

Yield Strength at 0.2 % Offset, min, MPaB 20 15 12 15 20 18 36 28 26 28 26 34 31 28 15 15 20 18

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Copper Alloy UNS No. C36500 C44300, C44400, and C44500 C46400, C46500

Thickness in. 2 to 3.5, incl over over 3.5 to 5, incl 4 and under 3 and under over 3 to 5, incl 2 to 3, incl over over 3 to 5, incl 2 and under 2 and under

Tensile Strength min, ksiB 50 45 40 45 50 50 75 70 65 70 65 90 85 80 40 40 50 45

Yield Strength,A min, ksiB 20 15 12 15 20 18 37 30 28 30 28 36 33 30 15 15 20 18

Elongation in 2 in., min, % 35 35 35 35 35 35 30 35 35 35 35 10 10 10 30 30 30 30

C61300

C61400

over 2 to 5, incl
2 to 3.5, incl over over 3.5 to 5, incl 2 and under

2 and under

C63000

C70600 C71500
A B

over 2.5 to 5, incl over 2.5 to 5, incl

2.5 and under

2.5 and under

Yield strength shall be determined as the stress producing in elongation of 0.5% under load, that is, 0.01 in. in a gage length of 2 in. ksi p 1000 psi.

6.3.1 For the alloys listed in the following table copper may be taken as the difference between the sum of all the elements analyzed and 100%. When all the elements in Table 1 are analyzed, their sum shall be as shown in the table below.
Copper Alloy UNS No. C70600 C71500 Copper Plus Named Elements, %, Min. 99.5 99.5

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Dimensions and Permissible Variations 9.1 Thickness:

9.1.1 The thickness tolerances for plates of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C36500, C44300, C44400, C44500, C46400, and C46500 shall be as prescribed in Table 2. 9.1.2 The thickness tolerances for plates of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C61300, C61400, C63000, C70600, and C71500 shall be 25% greater than those prescribed in Table 3. 9.1.3 If plates are machined, the thickness tolerances shall apply to the machined portion only. 9.1.4 Closer thickness tolerances than those prescribed in Table 3 can be furnished by surface machining. This is a special product and is subject to agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser. 9.1.5 Unless otherwise agreed to by the manufacturer and the purchaser, the thickness of plate to this specication shall be determined by measuring along
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7.

Temper

7.1 The only temper applicable to this specication is described in Practice B 601, as Hot Rolled and Annealed (O25).

8.

Tensile Properties

8.1 The plates and sheet shall conform to the requirements as to tensile properties prescribed in Table 2.

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1998 SECTION II TABLE 5 FLATNESS TOLERANCES

Flatness Tolerances (Depth of Arc) not to Exceed, in., for Diameters, Lengths, or Widths Shown Copper Alloy UNS No. C36500, C46400, and C46500 C44300, C44400, and C44500 C61300, C61400, and C63000 C70600 and C71500
A

Thickness Tolerance, Plus and Minus,A in. for Diameters or Widths Over 36 to 60 in., incl 0.012 0.027 0.030 0.035 0.040 0.045 0.055 0.062 Over 60 to 96 in., incl 0.022 0.029 0.032 0.037 0.042 0.047 0.062 0.065 Over 96 to 132 in., incl 0.028 0.031 0.035 0.040 0.045 0.050 0.065 ...

Thickness, in. Over 0.125 to 0.250, incl Over 0.250 to 0.500, incl Over 0.500 to 0.750, incl Over 0.750 to 1.000, incl Over 1.000 to 1.500, incl Over 1.500 to 1.750, incl Over 1.750 to 2.000, incl Over 2.000 to 5.000, incl
A

36 in. or Under 0.010 0.025 0.028 0.033 0.038 0.043 0.050 0.058

Over 36 Over 60 36 in. to 60 in., to 132 in., or Under incl inclA 0.050 0.050 0.060 0.060 0.055 0.065 ... 0.075 0.060 0.075 ... 0.090

Tolerance applies to any 72 in. chord.

When tolerances are specied as all plus or all minus, double the values given. B See 9.1.2 for specic alloys with a different tolerance.

9.3 FlatnessThe atness tolerances of individual plates shall not exceed those prescribed in Table 5. The tolerances shown are the total permissible variations for plates as ordered, and do not apply to the 7-in. marginal area at the edge of the plate. Inspection for atness shall be made by placing the plate on a atsurface table with the side marked Straight Side up, applying a 72-in. straightedge when the size permits, or a shorter one equal to the dimension to be inspected, and measuring the depth of arc between the straightedge and the plate. 9.4 Plate and Sheet Lot Weight for Pressure Vessels When plate or sheet of Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C70600 and C71500 are ordered for pressure vessels exclusively, the maximum lot weight restriction in Table 6 shall apply in addition to the thickness tolerance requirement of Table 3. The weight of each lot of 5 or more plates or sheets shall not exceed the nominal weight by more than the amount prescribed in Table 6. Plate and sheet of lots of less than 5 shall be governed solely by the thickness tolerances of Table 3. For purposes of calculating weights, the densities used shall be as listed in Table 7.

TABLE 4 DIAMETER, LENGTH, OR WIDTH TOLERANCES

Diameter, Length, or Width, in. 36 or under Over 36 to 60, incl Over 60 to 96, incl Over 96 to 132, incl Permissible Excess in Diameter, Length, or Width, in.
3 1 3 7 64 16 32 64

the length of the plate up to a distance of 7 in. in from the edge. 9.2 Diameters, Lengths, or Widths The diameters, lengths, or widths of plates shall be not less than those specied. The diameters, lengths, or widths of plates may exceed those specied by the amounts shown in Table 4.
NOTE 1 For the purpose of determining conformance with the dimensional requirements prescribed in this specication, any measured value outside the specied limiting values for any dimension may be cause for rejection.

10.

Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance

10.1 The material shall be free of injurious defects and have a smooth clean surface such as results from rolling operation, unless otherwise specied.

11.

Sampling

11.1 The lot size, portion size, and selection of pieces shall be as follows:
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TABLE 6 LOT WEIGHT TOLERANCES IN PERCENTAGE OF THEORETICAL WEIGHT, ALL PLUS COPPER ALLOY UNS NOS. C70600 AND C71500 FOR USE IN PRESSURE VESSELS EXCLUSIVELY
Permissible Excess in Average Weights of Lots, Expressed in Percentage of Nominal Weights Specied Thickness in. Over Over Over Over to 38 to 34 3 to 1 4 1 to 2
2 8 3 1

48 in. and Under in Width 5.75 5.5 5 3.5

Over 48 in. to 60 in. in Width 6.5 6 5 4

Over 60 in. to 72 in. in Width 7.5 7 6.25 5

Over 72 in. to 96 in. in Width 9 8 7 6

Over 96 in. to 120 in. in Width 10 9 8 7

Over 120 in. to 132 in. in Width 11 10 9 8

TABLE 7 DENSITIES
Density lb/in.3 0.304 0.308 0.304 0.285 0.274 0.323

Copper Alloy UNS Nos. C36500 C44300, C46400, C61300, C63000 C70600, C44400, C44500 C46500 C61400 C71500

manufacturer by analyzing samples taken at the time the castings are poured or samples taken from the semi-nished product. If the manufacturer determines the chemical composition of the material during the course of manufacture, he shall not be required to sample and analyze the nished product. The number of samples taken for determination of chemical composition shall be as follows: 12.1.1.1 When samples are taken at the time the castings are poured, at least one sample shall be taken for each group of castings poured simultaneously from the same source of molten metal. 12.1.1.2 When samples are taken from the seminished product, a sample shall be taken to represent each 10,000 lb or fraction thereof, except that not more than one sample shall be required per piece. 12.2 Other Tests For other tests, a specimen shall be taken from two of the sample pieces selected in accordance with 11.1.2. The required tests shall be made on each of the specimens so selected. 12.3 Retests:

11.1.1 Lot Size10,000 lb, or less material of the same mill form, alloy, temper, and thickness, subject to inspection at one time. 11.1.2 Portion SizeSample pieces shall be selected so as to be representative of four individual pieces in each lot. If the lot consists of less than four pieces, samples shall be selected so as to be representative of each piece.

12.

Number of Tests and Retests

12.1 Chemical Analysis A sample for chemical analysis shall be taken and prepared in accordance with Practice E 55. Drillings, millings, etc., shall be taken in approximately equal weight from each of the sample pieces selected in accordance with 11.1.2 and combined into one composite sample. The minimum weight of the composite sample that is to be divided into three equal parts shall be 150 g. 12.1.1 Instead of sampling in accordance with Practice E 55, the manufacturer shall have the option of determining conformance to chemical composition as follows: Conformance shall be determined by the
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12.3.1 If any test specimen shows defective machining or develops aws, it may be discarded and another specimen substituted. 12.3.2 If the percentage elongation of any test specimen is less than that specied, and any part of the fracture is outside the middle two thirds of the gage length or in a punched or scribed mark within the reduced section, a retest shall be allowed. 12.3.3 If one of the tests made to determine any of the mechanical properties fails to meet a specied limit, this test shall be repeated on two of the remaining pieces selected in accordance with 11.1.2 and the results

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of both of these tests shall comply with the specied requirements. 12.3.4 If the chemical analysis fails to conform to the specied limits, analysis shall be made on a new composite sample, prepared from the pieces selected in accordance with 11.1.2. The results of this retest shall comply with the specied requirements.

nature of the facilities needed to satisfy the inspector representing the purchaser that the product is being furnished in accordance with this specication shall be included in the agreement. All tests and the inspection shall be conducted so as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the works. 15.3 The manufacturer and the purchaser, by mutual agreement, may accomplish the nal inspection simultaneously.

13.

Test Methods 16. Rejection and Rehearing

13.1 The properties and chemical compositions enumerated in this specication shall, in case of disagreement, be determined in accordance with the following ASTM methods:
Test Chemical analysis Tension
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ASTM Designation E 54, E 62, E 75, E 478 E 8A

The tension test specimen shall conform to the dimensions shown in Fig. 7 or 8 of Test Methods E 8.

16.1 Material that fails to conform to the requirements of this specication when inspected or tested by the purchaser or his agent may be rejected. Rejection should be reported to the manufacturer or supplier promptly and in writing. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the manufacturer or supplier may make claim for rehearing.

13.2 In case of disagreement, the sulfur content of the alloys covered in this specication shall be determined in accordance with the method given in the annex to Specication SB-248.

17.

Certication

14.

Signicance of Numerical Limits

17.1 The manufacturer shall furnish to the purchaser a certicate stating that each lot has been sampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with this specication and has met the requirements.

14.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the specied limits for requirements of the properties listed in the following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding method of Recommended Practice E 29:
Property Chemical compositon Tensile strength Yield Strength Elongation: 5% and over Rounded Unit for Observed or Calculated Value Nearest unit in the last righthand place of gures Nearest ksi Nearest ksi Nearest 1%

18.

Mill Test Report

18.1 When specied on the purchase order, the manufacturer shall furnish to the purchaser a test report showing results of tests required by the specication.

19.

Packaging and Package Marking

19.1 The material shall be separated by size, composition, and temper, and prepared for shipment in such a manner as to ensure acceptance by common carrier for transportation and to afford protection from the normal hazards of transportation. 19.2 Each shipping unit shall be legibly marked with the purchase order number, metal or alloy designation, temper, size, shape, gross and net weight, and name of supplier. The specication number shall be shown, when specied. 19.3 Product Identication The name or trademark of the manufacturer and the manufacturers lot identication number shall be legibly stamped or stenciled on each nished plate and sheet in two places not less
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15.

Inspection

15.1 The manufacturer shall inspect and make the tests necessary to verify that the product furnished conforms to the requirements of this specication. 15.2 If, in addition, source inspection of the material by the purchaser is agreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser as part of the purchase contract, the

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than 12 in. from the edges. If the plate and sheet are too small to locate the markings as above, the marking may be placed near the center of the plate and sheet. In the case of butt straps, the markings may be placed 12 in. from the end. The plate number and type shall be legibly stamped on each plate and on each test specimen.

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Key Words

20.1 admiralty metal plate and sheet; muntz metal plate and sheet; naval brass plate and sheet; aluminum bronze plate and sheet; copper nickel plate and sheet for pressure vessels

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