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 orCopperAlloy UNS No.3Previously UsedDesignationType of MetalC10100OFEOxygen-free electronicC10200OF Oxygen-free without residual de-oxidantsC10300. . . Oxygen-free, extra low phosphorusC10800. . . Oxygen-free, low phosphorusC12000DLPA Phosphorized, low residual phosphorusC12200DHPA Phosphorized, high residual phos-phorusC14200DPAA Phosphorized, arsenicalC19200. . . Phosphorized, 1 % ironC23000. . . Red BrassC28000. . . Muntz MetalC44300. . . Admiralty Metals, B, C, and DC44400C44500C60800. . . Aluminum BronzeC61300. . .C61400. . . Aluminum Bronze, DC68700. . . Aluminum Brass, BC70400. . . 95-5 Copper-NickelC70600. . . 90-10 Copper-NickelC71000. . . 80-20 Copper-NickelC71500. . . 70-30 Copper-NickelC71640. . . Copper-nickel-iron-manganeseC72200. . . . . .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.