ASTM B 111 : 1998 : EDT 1

1.1 This specification covers seamless tube and ferrule stock of copper and various copper alloys up to 3 1/8in, inclusive, in diameter, for use in surface condensers, evaporators, and heat exchangers. Tubes for this application are normally made from the following coppers or copper alloys:

Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No.3	Previously Used Designation	Type of Metal
C10100	OFE	Oxygen-free electronic
C10200	OF	Oxygen-free without residual de-oxidants
C10300	. . .	Oxygen-free, extra low phosphorus
C10800	. . .	Oxygen-free, low phosphorus
C12000	DLPA	Phosphorized, low residual phosphorus
C12200	DHPA	Phosphorized, high residual phos-phorus
C14200	DPAA	Phosphorized, arsenical
C19200	. . .	Phosphorized, 1 % iron
C23000	. . .	Red Brass
C28000	. . .	Muntz Metal
C44300	. . .	Admiralty Metals, B, C, and D
C44400
C44500
C60800	. . .	Aluminum Bronze
C61300	. . .
C61400	. . .	Aluminum Bronze, D
C68700	. . .	Aluminum Brass, B
C70400	. . .	95-5 Copper-Nickel
C70600	. . .	90-10 Copper-Nickel
C71000	. . .	80-20 Copper-Nickel
C71500	. . .	70-30 Copper-Nickel
C71640	. . .	Copper-nickel-iron-manganese
C72200	. . .	. . .

^ADesignations listed in Classification B 224.

Note 1--A complete metric companion to Specification B111has been developed -- B111M; therefore no metric equivalents are presented in this specification.

Note 2--Warning-- Mercury is a definite health hazard in use and disposal. (See 12.1.)

1.2 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 18, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.