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Designation: B248 − 22

Standard Specification for

General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-
Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B248; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* B19 Specification for Cartridge Brass Sheet, Strip, Plate,

1.1 This specification establishes the general requirements Bar, and Disks
common to several wrought product specifications. Unless B36/B36M Specification for Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, And
otherwise specified in the purchase order or in an individual Rolled Bar
specification, these general requirements shall apply to copper B96/B96M Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate,
and copper-alloy plate, sheet, strip, and rolled bar supplied Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and
under each of the following product specifications issued by Pressure Vessels
ASTM: B19, B36/B36M, B96/B96M, B101, B103/B103M, B100 Specification for Wrought Copper-Alloy Bearing and
B121/B121M, B122/B122M, B130, B152/B152M, B169/ Expansion Plates and Sheets for Bridge and Other Struc-
B169M, B194, B370, B422/B422M, B465, B534, B591, B592, tural Use
B694, B740, B747, B768, B888/B888M, and B936.2 B101 Specification for Lead-Coated Copper Sheet and Strip
1.2 Units—This specification is the companion specification for Building Construction
to SI Specification B248M; therefore, no SI equivalents are B103/B103M Specification for Phosphor Bronze Plate,
shown in this specification. Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
B121/B121M Specification for Leaded Brass Plate, Sheet,
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor- Strip, and Rolled Bar
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
B122/B122M Specification for Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
B130 Specification for Commercial Bronze Strip for Bullet
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Jackets
2. Referenced Documents B152/B152M Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate,
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date and Rolled Bar
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the B169/B169M Specification for Aluminum Bronze Sheet,
extent referenced herein: Strip, and Rolled Bar
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
2.2 ASTM Standards:3 Materials
B194 Specification for Copper-Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet,
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of the ASTM Committee B05 on Strip, and Rolled Bar
Copper and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.01 B248M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought
on Plate, Sheet, and Strip.
Current edition approved May 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled
approved in 1951. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as B248 – 17. DOI: Bar (Metric)
10.1520/B0248-22. B370 Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building
2
The UNS system for copper and copper alloys (see Practice E527) is a simple
expansion of the former standard designation system accomplished by the addition
Construction
of a prefix “C” and a suffix “00.” The suffix can be used to accommodate B422/B422M Specification for Copper-Aluminum-Silicon-
composition variations of the base alloy. Cobalt Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Silicon-Magnesium Alloy,
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Copper-Nickel-Silicon Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Aluminum-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Magnesium Alloy, and Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy Sheet
the ASTM website. and Strip

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B465 Specification for Copper-Iron Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
and Rolled Bar Unified Numbering System (UNS)
B534 Specification for Copper-Cobalt-Beryllium Alloy and E1004 Test Method for Determining Electrical Conductivity
Copper-Nickel-Beryllium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Using the Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Method
Rolled Bar 2.3 ASME Code:5
B591 Specification for Copper-Zinc-Tin and Copper-Zinc- ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Tin-Iron-Nickel Alloys Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
B592 Specification for Copper-Zinc-Aluminum-Cobalt 3. Terminology
Alloy, Copper-Zinc-Tin-Iron Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and 3.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper
Rolled Bar alloys, see Terminology B846.
B694 Specification for Copper, Copper-Alloy, Copper-Clad
Bronze (CCB), Copper-Clad Stainless Steel (CCS), and 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Copper-Clad Alloy Steel (CAS) Sheet and Strip for 3.2.1 lengths, mill, n—straight lengths, including ends, that
Electrical Cable Shielding can be conveniently manufactured in the mills. Full-length
B740 Specification for Copper-Nickel-Tin Spinodal Alloy pieces are usually 8 ft, 10 ft, or 12 ft and subject to established
Strip length tolerances.
B747 Specification for Copper-Zirconium Alloy Sheet and 3.2.2 lengths, stock, n—straight lengths that are mill cut and
Strip stored in advance of orders. They are usually 8 ft, 10 ft, or 12
B768 Specification for Copper-Cobalt-Beryllium Alloy and ft and subject to established length tolerances.
Copper-Nickel-Beryllium Alloy Strip and Sheet 3.2.3 rolled bar, n—a rolled flat product over 0.188 in. thick
B820 Test Method for Bend Test for Determining the Form- and up to and including 12 in. wide, with sheared, sawed, or
ability of Copper and Copper Alloy Strip machined edges, in straight lengths or coils (rolls).
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
B888/B888M Specification for Copper Alloy Strip for Use 4. Materials and Manufacture
in Manufacture of Electrical Connectors or Spring Con- 4.1 Materials:
tacts 4.1.1 The material of manufacture shall be a cast bar, cake,
B936 Specification for Copper-Chromium-Iron-Titanium or slab of such purity and soundness as to be suitable for
Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip and Rolled Bar processing into the products to the product specification listed
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma- in Section 1.
terials 4.1.2 When specified in the contract or purchase order that
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma- heat identification or traceability is required, the purchaser
terials shall specify the details desired.
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to
Determine Conformance with Specifications 4.2 Manufacture:
E50 Practices for Apparatus, Reagents, and Safety Consid- 4.2.1 The product shall be manufactured by such hot-
erations for Chemical Analysis of Metals, Ores, and working, cold-working and annealing processes as to produce
Related Materials a uniform wrought structure in the finished product.
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed 4.2.2 The product shall be hot- or cold-worked to the
Copper by Gravimetry (Withdrawn 2022)4 finished size and subsequently annealed, when required, to
E54 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Special Brasses meet the temper properties specified.
and Bronzes (Withdrawn 2002)4 4.3 Edges—The edges shall be slit, sheared, sawed, or rolled
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and edges, as specified. Slit edges shall be furnished unless
Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)4 otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order. See 5.6
E75 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickel for edge descriptions and corresponding tables for tolerances.
and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)4
E106 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper- 5. Dimensions, Weights, and Permissible Variations
Beryllium Alloys (Withdrawn 2011)4 5.1 General—For the purpose of determining conformance
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size with the dimensional requirements prescribed in this
E118 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper- specification, any measured value outside the specified limiting
Chromium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)4 values for any dimension may be cause for rejection.
E121 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-
NOTE 1—Blank spaces in the tolerance tables indicate either that the
Tellurium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)4 material is not available or that no tolerances have been established.
E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for
the Determination of Chemical Composition 5.2 Thickness—The standard method of specifying thick-
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys ness shall be in decimal fractions of an inch. For material

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0.021 in. and under in thickness, it is recommended that the (see 5.4.1 – 5.4.4). When ends are permitted, the length and
nominal thicknesses be stated not closer than the nearest quantity of the ends shall be in accordance with the schedule in
half-thousandth. (For example, specify 0.006 in. or 0.0065 in., Table 8.
but not 0.0063 in.) For material over 0.021 in. in thickness, it 5.4.1 Table 7—Length tolerances, for straight lengths.
is recommended that the nominal thicknesses be stated not 5.4.2 Table 8—Schedule of minimum length and maximum
closer than the nearest thousandth. (For example, specify weight of ends for mill lengths specific lengths with ends, and
0.128 in. or 0.129 in., but not 0.1285 in.) A list of preferred stock lengths with ends.
thicknesses is shown in Appendix X1. The thickness tolerances 5.4.3 Table 9—Length tolerances for square-sheared metal
shall be those shown in Tables 1-3 for the product specification in all widths 120 in. and under.
indicated: 5.4.4 Table 10—Length tolerances for sawed metal.
5.2.1 Table 1—Thickness tolerances applicable to Specifi-
cations B36/B36M, B103/B103M, B121/B121M, B152/ 5.5 Straightness—The straightness tolerances, which are the
B152M, B465, B591, B592, B747, and B888/B888M. maximum edgewise curvature (depth of arc) in any 72-in.
5.2.2 Table 2—Thickness tolerances applicable to Specifi- portion of the total length, shall be those shown in Tables
cations B96/B96M, B122/B122M, B169/B169M, B194, B422/ 11-13, depending on the type of edge required.
B422M, B534, B740, and B768. 5.5.1 Table 11—Straightness tolerances for metal as slit, or
5.2.3 Table 3—Special thickness tolerances applicable to as slit and straightened, or as slit and edge-rolled, or metal with
Copper Alloy UNS No. C72500 when ordered to Specification drawn edges.
B122/B122M, and to Specifications B194, B534, B740, and 5.5.2 Table 12—Straightness tolerances for square-sheared
B768 as noted in the table. metal.
5.3 Width—The width tolerances shall be those shown in 5.5.3 Table 13—Straightness tolerances for sawed metal.
Tables 4-6, depending on the type of edge required (see 5.3.1, 5.6 Edges—When rolled edges are required, they may be
5.3.2, and 5.3.3): produced by either rolling or drawing to one of the following
5.3.1 Table 4—Width tolerances for slit metal and slit metal specified edge contours:
with rolled edges. 5.6.1 Square Edges (Square Corners)—Edges shall have
5.3.2 Table 5—Width tolerances for square-sheared metal. commercially squared corners and with a maximum corner
5.3.3 Table 6—Width tolerances for sawed metal. radius as prescribed in Table 14.
5.4 Length—The material shall be furnished in coils or 5.6.2 Rounded Corners—Edges shall have rounded corners
straight lengths of plate, sheet, strip, or rolled bar as specified. as shown in Fig. 1 with a radius as prescribed in Table 15.
The length tolerances for straight lengths shall be those shown 5.6.3 Rounded Edges—Edges shall be rounded as shown in
in Tables 7-10, depending on the method of cutting required Fig. 2 with a radius as prescribed in Table 16.

TABLE 1 Thickness Tolerances

(Applicable to Specifications B36/B36M, B103/B103M, B121/B121M, B152/B152M, B465, B591, B592, B747, B888/B888M, and B936)
Thickness Tolerances, plus and minus,A in.
Strip Sheet
Thickness, in. Over 8 to Over 12 to Over 14 to Over 24 to
Over 20 to Over 28 to Over 36 to Over 48 to
8 in. and 12 in., 14 in., 20 in., 28 in.,
24 in., 36 in., 48 in., 60 in.,
Under in Width incl, in incl, in incl, in incl, in
incl, in Width incl, in Width incl, in Width incl, in Width
Width Width Width Width
0.004 and under 0.0003 0.0006 0.0006 ... ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.004 to 0.006, incl 0.0004 0.0008 0.0008 0.0013 ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.006 to 0.009, incl 0.0006 0.0010 0.0010 0.0015 ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.009 to 0.013, incl 0.0008 0.0013 0.0013 0.0018 0.0025 0.0025 0.003 0.0035 0.004
Over 0.013 to 0.017, incl 0.0010 0.0015 0.0015 0.002 0.0025 0.0025 0.003 0.0035 0.0045
Over 0.017 to 0.021, incl 0.0013 0.0018 0.0018 0.002 0.003 0.003 0.0035 0.004 0.005
Over 0.021 to 0.026, incl 0.0015 0.002 0.002 0.0025 0.003 0.003 0.0035 0.004 0.005
Over 0.026 to 0.037, incl 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.0025 0.0035 0.0035 0.004 0.005 0.006
Over 0.037 to 0.050, incl 0.002 0.0025 0.0025 0.003 0.004 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.007
Over 0.050 to 0.073, incl 0.0025 0.003 0.003 0.0035 0.005 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.008
Over 0.073 to 0.130, incl 0.003 0.0035 0.0035 0.004 0.006 0.006 0.007 0.008 0.010
Over 0.130 to 0.188, incl 0.0035 0.004 0.004 0.0045 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.010 0.012
Rolled Bar Plate
Over 0.188 to 0.205, incl 0.0035 0.004 0.004 0.0045 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.010 0.012
Over 0.205 to 0.300, incl 0.004 0.0045 0.0045 0.005 0.009 0.009 0.010 0.012 0.014
Over 0.300 to 0.500, incl 0.0045 0.005 0.005 0.006 0.012 0.012 0.013 0.015 0.018
Over 0.500 to 0.750, incl 0.0055 0.007 0.007 0.009 0.015 0.015 0.017 0.019 0.023
Over 0.750 to 1.00, incl 0.007 0.009 0.009 0.011 0.018 0.018 0.021 0.024 0.029
Over 1.00 to 1.50, incl 0.022 0.022 0.022 0.022 0.022 0.022 0.025 0.029 0.036
Over 1.50 to 2.00, incl 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.030 0.036 0.044
A
When tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given.

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TABLE 2 Thickness Tolerances
(Applicable to Specifications B96/B96M, B122/B122M, B169/B169M, B194, B422/B422M, B534, B740, and B768)
Thickness Tolerances, Plus and Minus,A in.
Strip Sheet
Thickness, in. Over 8 to
Over 12 to Over 14 to Over 20 to Over 24 to Over 28 to
8 in. and Un- 12 in., Over 36 to 48 in., Over 48 to 60 in.,
14 in., incl, 20 in., incl, 24 in., incl, in 28 in., incl, 36 in., incl, in
der in Width incl, in incl, in Width incl, in Width
in Width in Width Width in Width Width
Width
0.004 and under 0.0004 0.0008 0.0008 ... ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.004 to 0.006, incl 0.0006 0.0010 0.0010 0.0015 ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.006 to 0.009, incl 0.0008 0.0013 0.0013 0.002 ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.009 to 0.013, incl 0.0010 0.0015 0.0015 0.0025 ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.013 to 0.017, incl 0.0013 0.002 0.002 0.0025 ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.017 to 0.021, incl 0.0015 0.0025 0.0025 0.003 ... ... ... ... ...
Over 0.021 to 0.026, incl 0.002 0.0025 0.0025 0.003 0.004 0.004 0.005 0.006 0.007
Over 0.026 to 0.037, incl 0.0025 0.003 0.003 0.0035 0.005 0.005 0.006 0.007 0.008
Over 0.037 to 0.050, incl 0.003 0.0035 0.0035 0.004 0.006 0.006 0.007 0.008 0.010
Over 0.050 to 0.073, incl 0.0035 0.004 0.004 0.0045 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.010 0.012
Over 0.073 to 0.130, incl 0.004 0.0045 0.0045 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.010 0.012 0.014
Over 0.130 to 0.188, incl 0.0045 0.005 0.005 0.006 0.010 0.010 0.012 0.014 0.016
Rolled Bar Plate
Over 0.188 to 0.205, incl 0.0045 0.005 0.005 0.006 0.010 0.010 0.012 0.014 0.016
Over 0.205 to 0.300, incl 0.005 0.006 0.006 0.007 0.012 0.012 0.014 0.016 0.018
Over 0.300 to 0.500, incl 0.006 0.007 0.007 0.008 0.015 0.015 0.017 0.019 0.023
Over 0.500 to 0.750, incl 0.008 0.010 0.010 0.012 0.019 0.019 0.021 0.024 0.029
Over 0.750 to 1.00, incl 0.010 0.012 0.012 0.015 0.023 0.023 0.026 0.030 0.037
Over 1.00 to 1.50, incl 0.028 0.028 0.028 0.028 0.028 0.028 0.032 0.037 0.045
Over 1.50 to 2.00, incl 0.033 0.033 0.033 0.033 0.033 0.033 0.038 0.045 0.055
A
When tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given.

TABLE 3 Special Thickness Tolerances TABLE 5 Width Tolerances for Square-Sheared Metal
Tolerances (Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1)
Tolerances
Applicable
Applicable to NOTE 1—All lengths up to 120 in., incl.
to Copper Alloy
Specifications B194,
UNS No. C72500, Width Tolerances,A Plus and Minus, in.
B534,
Thickness, in. Specification ⁄ in.
1 16 Over 1⁄16
B740, and B768 Width, in. Over 1⁄8 in.
B122/B122M and Under to 1⁄8 in., incl,
Tolerances, in Thickness
Tolerances, in Thickness in Thickness
Plus and Minus,A in.,
Plus and Minus,A in., for Strip 4 in.
for Strip 8 in. 20 and under ⁄
1 32 ⁄
3 64 ⁄
1 16
and Under in Width
and Under in Width Over 20 to 36, incl ⁄
3 64 ⁄
3 64 ⁄
1 16

0.004 and under 0.0002 0.0002 Over 36 to 120, incl 1⁄16 1⁄16 1⁄16

Over 0.004 to 0.006, incl 0.0003 0.0003 A

If tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given.
Over 0.006 to 0.009, incl 0.0004 0.0005
Over 0.009 to 0.013, incl 0.0005 0.0006
Over 0.013 to 0.017, incl 0.0007 0.0007
Over 0.017 to 0.021, incl 0.0008 0.0008 TABLE 6 Width Tolerances for Sawed Metal
Over 0.021 to 0.026, incl 0.0010 0.0010 (Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1)
Over 0.026 to 0.032, incl 0.0013 0.0010
Width Tolerances,A Plus and Minus, in.
Over 0.032 to 0.050, incl 0.0015 ...
For Lengths Over
A
If tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given. Width, in. For Lengths Up to 10 ft, incl
10 ft.
For Thicknesses For Thicknesses
All Thicknesses
Up to 11⁄2 in., incl Over 11⁄2 in.
TABLE 4 Width Tolerances for Slit Metal and Slit Metal with Up to 12, incl ⁄
1 32 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 16

Rolled Edges Over 12 to 120, incl ⁄

1 16 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 16

(Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1) A

If tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given.
A
Width Tolerances, Plus and Minus, in.
For For For For
Width, in. Thicknesses Thicknesses Thicknesses Thicknesses
0.004 Over 0.032 Over 0.125 Over 0.188
to 0.032 in. to 0.125 in. to 0.188 in. to 0.500 in.
5.7 Weight Tolerances for Hot-Rolled Material:
2 and under 0.005 0.010 0.012 0.015
5.7.1 Table 18—Lot weight tolerances for hot-rolled sheet
Over 2 to 8, incl 0.008 0.013 0.015 0.015 and plate applicable to Specifications B36/B36M, B96/B96M
Over 8 to 24, incl 1⁄64 1⁄64 1⁄64 1⁄32
(Copper Alloy UNS No. C65500), B103/B103M, B122/
Over 24 to 50, incl 1⁄32 1⁄32 1⁄32 3⁄64
B122M, B152/B152M, and B591.
A
If tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given. 5.7.2 The weight of each lot of five or more plates or sheets
of the same type and the same specified dimensions when
ordered to thickness, shall not vary from the theoretical by
5.6.4 Full-Rounded Edges—Edges shall be full rounded as more than the amount prescribed in Table 18 for the product
shown in Fig. 3 with a radius as prescribed in Table 17. specification indicated. The weight of any individual plate or

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TABLE 7 Length Tolerances for Straight Lengths Weight of Sample,
(Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1 except B694) ASTM Designation
min, g

NOTE 1—The following length tolerances are all plus; if all minus B36/B36M, B96/B96M, B100, B101, B121/B121M, 150
tolerances are desired, use the same values; if tolerances are desired plus B122/B122M, B152/B152M, B169/B169M, B194,
and minus, halve the values given. B370, B422/B422M, B465, B534, B591, B592, B740,
Length Tolerances B747, B768, B888/B888M, and B936
Length ft.
in. 7.1.2.2 Samples for All Other Tests—Samples for all other
Specific lengths, mill lengths, ⁄
14
tests shall be taken from the sample portion in 7.1.2 and be of
multiple lengths, and specific lengths
with ends 10 and under
a convenient size to accommodate the test and comply with the
requirements of the appropriate ASTM standards and test
Over 10 to 20, incl ⁄
12
methods.
Stock lengths and stock lengths with ends 1A
A
As stock lengths are cut and placed in stock in advance of orders, departure from
8. Number of Tests and Retests
the tolerance is not practicable. 8.1 Chemical Requirements:
8.1.1 When samples are taken at the time the castings are
poured, at least one sample shall be analyzed for each group of
castings poured simultaneously from the same source of
molten metal.
sheet may vary from the nominal by not more than one third in 8.1.2 When samples are taken from the semi-finished or
excess of the tolerances prescribed in Table 18 for the product finished product, at least one sample representative of the
specification indicated. The tolerances for lots of less than five product of each cast bar from a single melt charge continuously
plates or sheets shall be governed by the tolerances for processed with heat identity maintained shall be analyzed.
individual plates or sheets. 8.1.3 When samples are taken from the semi-finished or
5.7.3 For the purpose of calculation, the densities of the finished product and heat identity has not been maintained, a
materials covered by these specifications are listed in Appendix single sample representative of each 10 000 lb lot, or fraction
X2. thereof, shall be analyzed. When the product piece is greater
than 10 000 lb, one sample to be representative of the product
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance piece shall be analyzed.
6.1 The product shall be free of defects, but blemishes of a 8.2 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements and Grain
nature that do not interfere with the intended application are Size—Unless otherwise provided in the product specification,
acceptable. A superficial film of residual light lubricant is test specimens shall be taken from each of the two of the
normally present and is acceptable unless otherwise specified. sample pieces selected in accordance with 7.1.2. The required
tests shall be made on each of the specimens. In the case of
7. Sampling copper alloy Specifications B194, B534, and B740, one speci-
men shall be tested without further treatment, and the other
7.1 Sampling—The lot size, portion size, and selection of specimen shall be tested after precipitation hardening. In the
sample pieces shall be as follows: case of the requirements in Table 4, Mill Hardened Tempers, in
7.1.1 Lot Size—An inspection lot shall be 10 000 lb or less Specifications B194 and B740, the two specimens need to be
material of the same mill form, alloy, temper, and nominal tested, because the product is in the precipitation hardened
dimensions, subject to inspection at one time or shall be the temper as supplied. The reported value shall be the arithmetic
product of one cast bar from a single melt charge, whose average of the readings. In the case of hardness, three readings
weight shall not exceed 25 000 lb and that has been continu- shall be taken and averaged for each sample.
ously processed and subject to inspection at one time. 8.3 Retests:
7.1.2 Portion Size—A portion shall be two representative 8.3.1 When requested by the manufacturer or supplier, a
samples taken from the product of one cast bar that has been retest shall be permitted when results of tests obtained by the
continually processed to the finished temper and dimensions. purchaser fail to conform to the requirements of the product
7.1.2.1 Chemical Analysis—A sample for chemical analysis specification.
shall be taken in accordance with Practice E255 for product in 8.3.2 The retest shall be as directed in the product specifi-
its final form. Unless otherwise required by the purchaser, at cation for the initial test, except the number of test specimens
the time the order is placed, the manufacturer shall have the shall be twice that normally required for the specified test.
option of determining conformance to chemical composition 8.3.3 If any test specimen shows defective machining or
by analyzing samples taken at the time the castings are poured develops flaws, it may be discarded and another specimen
or samples taken from the semi-finished product if heat identity substituted.
can be maintained throughout all operations. If the manufac- 8.3.4 If the percentage of elongation of any tension test
turer determines the chemical composition during specimen is less than that specified and any part of the fracture
manufacture, he shall not be required to sample and analyze the is outside the middle two thirds of the gage length or in a
finished product. The minimum weight of the composite punched or scribed mark within the reduced section, a retest
sample in accordance with Practice E255 shall be as follows: shall be allowed.

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TABLE 8 Schedule of Minimum Length and Maximum Weight of Ends for Mill Lengths, Specific Lengths with Ends, and Stock Lengths
with Ends
(Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1 except B694)
0.050 in. and Under Over 0.050 to 0.125 in., incl, Over 0.125 to 0.250 in., incl,
in Thickness in Thickness in Thickness

Nominal Length, ft Maximum

Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum Maximum
Permissible Weight of
Length of Permissible Weight of Length of Length of Permissible Weight of
Ends, % of Lot
Shortest Piece, ft Ends, % of Lot Weight Shortest Piece, ft Shortest Piece, ft Ends, % of Lot Weight
Weight
6 to 8, incl 4 20 4 25 3 30
8 to 10, incl 6 25 5 30 4 35
10 to 14, incl 7 30 6 35 5 40

TABLE 9 Length Tolerances for Square-Sheared Metal in All TABLE 12 Straightness Tolerances for Square-Sheared Metal
Widths 120 in. and Under (Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1)
(Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1 except B694) (Not applicable to metal over 120 in. in length)
Length Tolerance,A Plus and Minus, in. Maximum Edgewise Curvature (Depth of Arc) in any 72-in. Portion of the
For Thick- For Thicknesses Total Length
Length, in. For Thick- Straightness Tolerances, in.
nesses Over 1⁄16 to 1⁄8
nesses Thickness, in.
Up to 1⁄16 in., in., Up to 10 in., incl, in
Over 1⁄8 in. Over 10 in., in Width
incl incl Width
20 and under ⁄
1 32 ⁄
3 64 ⁄
1 16 ⁄ and under
18 ⁄
1 16 ⁄
1 32

Over 20 to 36, incl ⁄

3 64 ⁄
3 64 ⁄
1 16 Over 1⁄8 to 3⁄16 , incl 18⁄ ⁄
3 64

Over 36 to 120, incl 1⁄16 1⁄16 1⁄16 Over 3⁄16 1 ⁄8 1⁄16

A
If tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given.

TABLE 13 Straightness Tolerances for Sawed Metal

TABLE 10 Length Tolerances for Sawed Metal (Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1)
(Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1 except B694) (Not applicable to metal over 144 in. in length)
Maximum Edgewise Curvature (Depth of Arc) in any 72 in. Portion of the
NOTE 1—The following tolerances are all plus; if all minus tolerances Total Length
are desired, use the same values; if tolerances are desired plus and minus, Width, in. Straightness Tolerances, in.
halve the values given. 3 and under ⁄
1 16

Width, in. Length Tolerance, in. Over 3 ⁄

3 64

Up to 120, incl ⁄
14

TABLE 14 Tolerances for Radius of Commercially Square

TABLE 11 Straightness Tolerances for Slit Metal or Slit Metal Corners of Rolled or Drawn Edges with Square Corners
Either Straightened or Edge-Rolled (Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1 except B694)
(Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1) Permissible Radius of Corners,
Thickness, in.
Maximum Edgewise Curvature (Depth of Arc) in any 72-in. Portion of the Total max, in.
Length 0.032 to 0.064, incl 0.010
Straightness Tolerance, in. Over 0.064 to 0.188, incl 0.016
As Slit and Either Over 0.188 to 1, incl 1⁄32

Width, in. As Slit Only Straightened or Edge

Rolled
Shipped Flat, in Rolls,
Shipped in Rolls Shipped Flat
or on Bucks
8.3.6 After removal of defective specimens and correction
Over ⁄ to ⁄ , incl
14 38 2 1⁄
12 12⁄
of test methods, only one retest cycle is permitted. If after the
Over ⁄ to 1⁄2, incl
38 1 1⁄2 1 12⁄ retest the material fails to meet the requirements of this
Over 1⁄2 to 1, incl 1 3⁄ 4 1 ⁄2
specification, it shall be rejected.
Over 1 to 2, incl 5 ⁄8 5⁄8 3 ⁄8

Over 2 to 4, incl 1 ⁄2 1⁄2 3 ⁄8 8.3.7 All test specimens shall conform to the product
Over 4 3 ⁄8 3⁄8 3 ⁄8 specification requirement(s) in retest. Failure to conform shall
be cause for rejection.

8.3.5 If a bend test specimen fails because of conditions of 9. Specimen Preparation

bending more severe than required by the specification, a retest 9.1 Chemical Analysis—A composite sample of the semi-
shall be permitted, either on a duplicate specimen or on a finished or finished product shall be prepared in accordance
remaining portion of the failed specimen. with Practice E255, or as described in 7.1.2.1.

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NOTE 1—The arc of the rounded edge shall not necessarily be tangent
at points “A” but shall be substantially symmetrical with the axis of the
product, and the product shall be commercially free from sharp, rough, or
NOTE 1—The arc of the rounded corner shall not necessarily be tangent projecting edges.
at points “A,” but the product shall be commercially free from sharp, FIG. 3 Full Rounded Edge
rough, or projecting edges.
FIG. 1 Rounded Corners
TABLE 17 Tolerances for Radius of Rolled or Drawn Full-
Rounded Edges
TABLE 15 Tolerances for Radius on Corners of Rolled or Drawn (Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1 except B694)
Edges with Rounded Corners
Radius of EdgesA
(Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1 except B694) Thickness, in.
Min Max
Radius of Corners, in.
Thickness, in. All thicknesses ⁄ t
12 34 ⁄ t
Min Max
A
The t refers to the thickness of the test specimen.
Up to 0.125, inclA ... ...
Over 0.125 to 0.188, incl 0.016 0.048
Over 0.188 to 1, incl 0.031 0.094
Over 1 to 2, incl 0.063 0.188 TABLE 18 Lot Weight Tolerances for Hot-Rolled Sheet and Plate
A
Not available. (Applicable to Specifications B36/B36M, B96/B96M (Copper Alloy
UNS Nos. C65500), B103/B103M, B122/B122M,
B152/B152M, and B591)
Weight Tolerances,
Plus and Minus,
Percentage of Theoretical Weight
Thickness, in. 48 in. Over 48 Over 60 Over 72 Over 90
and Under to 60 in., to 72 in., to 90 in., to 110 in.,
in incl, incl, incl, incl,
Width in Width in Width in Width in Width
1⁄8 and under 8 9.5 11 12.5 14
Over 1⁄8 to 3⁄16 , incl 6.5 8 9.5 11 12.5
Over 3⁄16 to 1⁄4 , incl 6 7.5 8.5 9 10
Over 1⁄4 to 5⁄16 , incl 5.5 7 8 8.5 9
Over 5⁄16 to 3⁄8 , incl 5 6 7 7.5 8
NOTE 1—The arc of the rounded edge shall be substantially symmetri- Over 3⁄8 to 7⁄16 , incl 4.5 5 6 7 7.5
cal with the axis of the product. The corners “A” will usually be sharp but Over 7⁄16 to 1⁄2 , incl 4 4.5 5.5 6 6.5
shall not have rough or projecting edges. Over 1⁄2 to 5⁄8, incl 3.5 4.5 5 5.5 6
FIG. 2 Rounded Edge Over 5⁄8 to 3⁄4, incl 3 4 4.5 5 5.5
Over 3⁄4 to 1, incl 2.75 3.5 4 4.5 5
Over 1 to 11⁄2, incl 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
TABLE 16 Tolerances for Radius of Rolled or Drawn Rounded Over 11⁄2 to 2, incl 2.25 2.75 3.25 3.75 4.25
Edges
(Applicable to all specifications listed in 1.1 except B694)
Radius of EdgesA
Thickness, in.
Min Max
Up to 0.188, incl ⁄ t
34 1 3⁄ 4 t
Over 0.188 1t 1 1⁄ 2 t
10.1.1 The test method(s) used to obtain data for prepara-
A
tion of certification or test report, or both, shall be made
The t refers to the measured thickness of the test specimen.
available to the purchaser upon request.
10.2 Chemical Composition:
10.2.1 In case of disagreement, test method(s) for chemical
9.2 Specimens shall be prepared in accordance with the analysis shall be subject to agreement between the manufac-
method prescribed in 10.3 for all other tests. Full cross-section turer or supplier and the purchaser.
specimens shall be used whenever possible. Samples shall be 10.2.2 The following Test Methods E53, E54, E62, E75,
representative of the condition of the material, and particular E106, E118, E121, or E478 include published test methods,
specimen preparation techniques shall be stated in the specific which may no longer be viable, for reference.
product specification. 10.2.3 The specific method to be used for each specified
element may be prescribed in the product specification.
10. Test Methods 10.2.4 Test method(s) to be followed for the determination
10.1 The test method(s) used for quality control or produc- of element(s) resulting from contractual or purchase order
tion control, or both, for determination of conformance with agreement shall be as agreed upon between the manufacturer or
product property requirements are discretionary.. supplier and purchaser.

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10.2.5 In case of disagreement concerning sulfur content, 13.1.1 Product that fails to conform to the specification
the test method described in the Annex of this specification requirements when tested by the purchaser or purchaser’s agent
shall be used. shall be subject to rejection.
10.3 Other Tests: 13.1.2 Rejection shall be reported to the manufacturer or
10.3.1 The product in final form shall conform with supplier promptly. In addition, a written notification of rejec-
physical, mechanical, and other requirements specified in the tion shall follow.
product specification when subjected to test in accordance with 13.1.3 In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test,
the appropriate test method in the following table: upon which rejection is based, the manufacturer or supplier
shall have the option to make claim for a rehearing.
Tension E8/E8M 13.2 Rehearing:
Grain size E112 13.2.1 As a result of product rejection, the manufacturer, or
Rockwell hardness E18
Electrical resistivity B193
supplier, shall have the option to make claim for a retest to be
Electrical Conductivity E1004 conducted by the manufacturer, or supplier, and the purchaser.
Bend Test B820 Samples of the rejected product shall be taken in accordance
10.3.2 The testing procedure used for a particular property with the product specification and subjected to test by both
is dependent upon alloy, temper, and configuration of the parties using the test method(s) specified in the product
product. The manufacturer shall have the option of selecting specification, or alternately, upon agreement of both parties, an
the most representative procedure unless a specific procedure is independent laboratory may be selected for the test(s) using the
specified at the time the contract is placed. test method(s) specified in the product specification.

11. Significance of Numerical Limits 14. Certification

11.1 For the purposes of determining compliance with the 14.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the purchaser shall be furnished certification that samples repre-
following table, and for dimensional tolerances, an observed senting each lot have been either tested or inspected as directed
value or a calculated value shall be rounded as indicated in in this specification and that requirements have been met.
accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29: 14.2 When specified in the purchase order or contract that
Property Rounded Unit for Observed product is purchased for ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
or Calculated Value Code applications, certification to this specification is manda-
Chemical composition
tory.
Hardness nearest unit in the last right-hand significant
Electrical resistivity digit used in expressing the limiting value 15. Test Report
Electrical conductivity
15.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, a
Tensile strength nearest ksi report of test results shall be furnished.
Yield strength nearest ksi
16. Product Identification
Elongation: nearest 1 %
16.1 For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Grain size: applications, the name or trademark of the manufacturer and
Under 0.060 mm nearest multiple of 0.005 mm
0.060 mm and over nearest 0.01 mm
the manufacturer’s lot identification number shall be legibly
stamped or stenciled on each finishing plate and sheet in two
12. Inspection places not less than 12 in. from the edge. If the plate and sheet
12.1 The manufacturer or supplier shall inspect and make are too small to locate the markings as such, the marking may
tests necessary to verify that furnished product conforms to be placed near the center of the plate and sheet. In the case of
specification requirements. butt straps, the markings may be placed 12 in. from the end.
The plate number and type shall be legibly stamped on each
12.2 Source inspection of the product by the purchaser may plate and on each test specimen.
be agreed upon between the manufacturer or supplier and the
purchaser as part of the purchase order. In such case, the nature 17. Packaging and Package Marking
of the facilities needed to satisfy the inspector, representing the 17.1 Packaging:
purchaser, that the product is being furnished in accordance 17.1.1 The product shall be separated by size, composition,
with the specification shall be included in the agreement. All and temper and prepared for shipment by common carrier, in
testing and the inspection shall be conducted so as not to such a manner as to afford protection from the normal hazards
interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the works. of transportation.
12.3 When mutually agreed upon, the manufacturer, or 17.2 Package Marking:
supplier, and the purchaser, shall conduct the final inspection 17.2.1 Each shipping unit shall be legibly marked with the
simultaneously. metal or alloy designation, temper, size, shape, gross and net
weight, and name of supplier. Upon agreement between the
13. Rejection and Rehearing purchaser and supplier, the purchase order number shall be
13.1 Rejection: indicated on each package or on the shipping documents.

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17.2.2 When specified in the contract or purchase order, the
product specification number shall be shown.
18. Keywords
18.1 general requirements, plate; general requirements,
rolled bar; general requirements, sheet; general requirements,
strip; general requirements, wrought copper and copper alloys

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. Government.

S1. Referenced Documents for the performance of the inspection and test requirements
S1.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date unless disapproved by the purchaser at the time the order is
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the placed. The purchaser shall have the right to perform any of the
extent referenced herein: inspections or tests set forth when such inspections and tests
S1.1.1 ASTM Standard: are deemed necessary to assure that the material conforms to
B900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy prescribed requirements.
Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies3 S3. Identification Marking
S1.1.2 Federal Standard:6
S3.1 All material shall be properly marked for identification
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
in accordance with AMS-STD-185 except that the ASTM
S1.1.3 Military Standards:6
specification number and the alloy number shall be used.
MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
MIL-STD-2073-1E Standard for Military Packaging S4. Preparation for Delivery
S1.1.3 Civil Agencies:7 S4.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing:
AMS-STD-185 Identification Marking of Copper and Cop- S4.1.1 Military Agencies—The material shall be separated
per Base Alloy Mill Products by size, composition, grade, or class and shall be preserved and
packaged, Level A or C, packed, Level A, B, or C, as specified
S2. Quality Assurance in the contract or purchase order, in accordance with the
S2.1 Responsibility for Inspection: requirements of Practice B900.
S2.1.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or pur- S4.1.2 Military Agencies—The requirements of MIL-STD-
chase order, the manufacturer is responsible for the perfor- 2073-1E shall be referenced for definitions of the various levels
mance of all inspection and test requirements specified. Except of packaging protection.
as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the S4.2 Marking:
manufacturer may use his own or any other suitable facilities S4.2.1 Military Agencies—In addition to any special mark-
ing required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
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shipment shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
Available from DLA Document Services, Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Ave.,
Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, http://quicksearch.dla.mil.
S4.2.2 Federal Agencies—In addition to any special mark-
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Available from SAE International (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, ing required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
PA 15096, http://www.sae.org. shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.

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ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. TEST METHOD FOR SULFUR BY COMBUSTION AND INFRARED DETECTOR

A1.1 Scope A1.7 Preparation of Apparatus

A1.1.1 This test method covers the determination of sulfur A1.7.1 Assemble and test the apparatus according to the
in electrolytic cathode copper. manufacturer’s instructions.

A1.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the A1.8 Sample Preparation
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the A1.8.1 The sample should be uniform in size but not finer
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- than 40 mesh.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A1.9 Calibration
A1.9.1 Calibration Reference Materials—Select a mini-
A1.2 Summary of Test Method mum of two reference materials with sulfur content near the
A1.2.1 The sulfur is converted to sulfur dioxide (SO2) by mid point and high limit.
combustion in a stream of oxygen and the SO2 is measured by A1.9.2 Instrument Calibration—Calibrate according to the
infrared absorption. manufacturer’s instructions.
A1.2.2 This test method is written for use with commercial A1.10 Procedure
analyzers equipped to carry out the above operations automati- A1.10.1 Stabilize the furnace and analyzer according to the
cally. manufacturer’s instruction.
A1.3 Interferences A1.10.2 Transfer the weight of sample recommended by the
manufacturer into a crucible and add the same amount of
A1.3.1 The elements ordinarily present do not interfere. accelerator used in the calibration. Proceed as directed by the
A1.4 Apparatus manufacturer’s instructions.

A1.4.1 Combustion and Analyzing Instrumentation, capable A1.11 Calculation

of making the required measurements. A1.11.1 Since most commercially available instruments
calculate percent concentrations directly, including corrections
A1.5 Reagents and Materials for blank and sample weight, calculations by the analyst are not
A1.5.1 Reagents: required.
A1.5.1.1 Accelerator—Use the accelerator recommended A1.11.2 If the analyzer does not compensate for blank and
by the instrument manufacturer which, for copper, should be sample weight values, use the following equation:
sulfur and tin-free. ~A 2 B! 3 C
Sulfur, % 5
A1.5.1.2 Oxygen—Ultra high purity, 99.95 % min. Other D
grades of oxygen may be used if sulfur-free, or the oxygen may
where:
be purified as described in Practices E50.
A = Digital voltmeter (DVM) reading for specimen,
A1.5.2 Materials: B = DVM reading for blank,
A1.5.2.1 Crucibles—Use crucibles recommended by the C = weight compensator setting, and
manufacturer, or equivalent. D = specimen weight, g.
A1.5.2.2 Crucible Tongs—Use tongs capable of handling A1.12 Precision and Bias
recommended crucibles.
A1.12.1 Precision—The precision of this test method is
A1.6 Hazards dependent upon sample preparation care and preciseness of
calibration.
A1.6.1 For precautions to be observed in the use of certain
A1.12.2 Bias—The accuracy of this test method is depen-
reagents in this test method, refer to Practices E50.
dent to a large extent upon the accuracy of the methods used to
A1.6.2 Use care when handling hot crucibles and operating determine the sulfur concentration in the calibration standards
the furnace to avoid burns and electrical shock. as well as their homogeneity.

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APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. PREFERRED THICKNESSES FOR UNCOATED WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY PLATE, SHEET, STRIP
AND ROLLED BAR, UNDER 0.250 IN.

X1.1 It is recommended that wherever possible material in. in. in. in.
purchased to these specifications be ordered in thicknesses 0.004 0.014 0.040 0.112
listed as follows: 0.005 0.016 0.045 0.125
0.006 0.018 0.050 0.140
0.007 0.020 0.056 0.160
0.008 0.022 0.063 0.180
0.009 0.025 0.071 0.200
0.010 0.028 0.080 0.224
0.011 0.032 0.090
0.012 0.036 0.100

X2. STANDARD DENSITIES

X2.1 For purposes of calculating weights, cross sections, specifications listed in the Scope section shall be taken as
and so forth, the densities of the copper alloys covered by the follows:

ASTM Designation Material Copper Alloy UNS No. Density, lb/in.3

B19 copper-zinc alloy C26000 0.308
B36/B36M copper-zinc alloy C21000 0.320
C22000 0.318
C22600 0.317
C23000 0.316
C24000 0.313
C26000 0.308
C26800 0.306
C27200 0.305
C28000 0.303
B96/B96M copper-silicon alloy C65100 0.316
C65400 0.309
C65500 0.308
B103/B103M copper-tin alloy C51000 0.320
C51100 0.320
copper-tin-iron-nickel alloy C51180 0.320
copper-tin alloy C51900 0.319
C52100 0.318
copper-tin-iron-nickel alloy C52180 0.318
copper-tin alloy C52400 0.317
copper-tin-lead alloy C53400 0.322
copper-tin-lead-zinc alloy C54400 0.320
B121/B121M copper-zinc-lead alloy C33500 0.306
C34000 0.306
C34200 0.307
C35000 0.305
C35300 0.306
C35600 0.307
B122/B122M copper-nickel alloy C70600 0.323
C70620 0.323
C71000 0.323
C71500 0.323
C71520 0.323
copper-nickel-chromium alloy C72200 0.323
copper-nickel-tin alloy C72500 0.321
copper-nickel-zinc alloy C73500 0.319
C74000 0.314
C74500 0.313
C75200 0.316
C76200 0.310
C77000 0.314
B130 copper-zinc alloy C22000 0.318
B152/B152M copper C10100, C10200, 0.323
C10300, C10400,
C10500, C10700,
C10800, C10910,

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ASTM Designation Material Copper Alloy UNS No. Density, lb/in.3

C12000, C12200
copper C12300, C11000, 0.322
C11300, C11400,
C11600, C14200,
C14530
copper C14420 0.321
B169/B169M copper-aluminum-iron-tin alloy C61300 0.285
C61400 0.285
B194 copper-beryllium alloy C17000 0.297
C17200 0.297
B422/B422M copper-nickel-silicon-tin alloy C19002 0.322
copper-nickel-silicon alloy C19010 0.322
copper-nickel-silicon-magnesium alloy C19015 0.322
copper-nickel-silicon-tin alloy C19020 0.322
copper-nickel-tin alloy C19025 0.322
copper-aluminum-silicon-cobalt alloy C63800 0.299
copper-nickel-aluminum-magnesium alloy C64725 0.320
copper-nickel-silicon-magnesium alloy C70250 0.318
copper-nickel-silicon alloy C70260 0.320
copper-nickel-silicon-tin alloy C70265 0.320
copper-nickel-silicon-silver-zirconium alloy C70310 0.319
copper-nickel-cobalt-silicon alloy C70350 0.318

B465 copper-iron alloy C19200 0.320

C19210 0.323
C19400 0.322
C19500 0.322
C19700 0.319
C19720 0.319
B534 copper-cobalt-beryllium alloy C17500 0.316
copper-nickel-beryllium alloy C17510 0.317
C71700 0.316
B591 copper-zinc-tin alloys C40500 0.319
copper-zinc-tin-nickel alloy C40810 0.320
C40850 0.320
C40860 0.320
copper-zinc-tin alloys C41100 0.318
C41300 0.318
C41500 0.318
C42200 0.318
C42500 0.316
copper-zinc-tin-nickel alloy C42520 0.318
copper-zinc-tin alloys C43000 0.316
C43400 0.316
B592 copper-zinc-aluminum-cobalt alloy C66300 0.317
C68800 0.296
B694 copper C11000 0.322
copper-iron alloy C19400 0.322
copper-zinc alloy C22000 0.318
C23000 0.316
copper-zinc-iron-cobalt alloy C66400 0.318
copper-zinc-iron alloy C66410 0.318
copper-zinc-iron-tin alloy C66430 0.317
copper-nickel alloy C71000 0.323
B740 copper-nickel-tin alloys C72700 0.321
C72900 0.323
C72650 0.320
B747 copper-zirconium alloy C15100 0.323
B768 copper-cobalt-beryllium alloy C17410 0.318
copper-nickel-beryllium alloy C17450 0.323
C17460 0.318
B888/B888M copper-tin-tellurium alloy C14530 0.323
copper-zirconium alloy C15100 0.323
copper-silver bearing alloy C15500 0.322
copper-beryllium alloy C17000 0.304
C17200 0.302
copper-cobalt-beryllium alloy C17410 0.318
copper-nickel-beryllium alloy C17450 0.318
C17460 0.318
copper-cobalt-beryllium alloy C17500 0.319
copper-nickel-beryllium alloy C17510 0.319
copper-nickel-tin alloy C19002 0.322
copper-nickel-silicon alloy C19010 0.322
copper-nickel-silicon-magnesium alloy C19015 0.322
copper-nickel-silicon alloy C19025 0.322
copper-iron alloy C19210 0.322

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ASTM Designation Material Copper Alloy UNS No. Density, lb/in.3

C19400 0.322
C19500 0.322
C19700 0.319
copper-zinc alloy C23000 0.316
C26000 0.308
copper-zinc-tin-nickel alloy C40810 0.320
C40850 0.320
C40860 0.320
copper-zinc-tin alloy C42200 0.318
C42500 0.317
copper-zinc-tin-iron-nickel alloy C42520 0.318
C42600 0.318
copper-tin-iron-nickel alloy C50580 0.321
C50780 0.320
copper-tin alloy C51000 0.320
copper-tin-iron-nickel alloy C51080 0.320
copper-tin alloy C51100 0.320
copper-tin-iron-nickel alloy C51180 0.321
C51980 0.319
copper-tin alloy C52100 0.318
copper-tin-iron-nickel alloy C52180 0.318
C52480 0.317
copper-aluminum-silicon-cobalt alloy C63800 0.299
copper-nickel-zinc-tin-silicon alloy C64725 0.320
copper-silicon-tin alloy C65400 0.309
copper-zinc-aluminum-cobalt alloy C68800 0.296
copper-nickel-silicon-magnesium alloy C70250 0.318
copper-nickel-silicon alloy C70260 0.320
copper-nickel-silicon-tin alloy C70265 0.320
copper-nickel-silicon-silver-zirconium alloy C70310 0.319
copper-nickel-cobalt-silicon alloy C70350 0.318
copper-nickel-zinc alloy C75200 0.316
C76200 0.310
B936 copper-chromium-iron-titanium C18080 0.322

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B05 has identified the principal changes to this standard that have been incorporated since the 2017
issue as follows:

(1) Added Specifications B101 and B370 to the Scope and (4) In Supplementary Requirements S1 and S3, the cancelled
Referenced Documents as B248 was referenced in these Fed Std No. 185 was replaced with AMS-STD-185.
standard specifications. (5) Under the standard densities listing in the annex, UNS
(2) Reworded Sections 8, 10, and 17 to agree with the Outline Alloy C70350 was added to Specification B422/B422M and
of Form. Specification B888/B888M.
(3) In Supplementary Requiremens S1 and S4, the cancelled
Fed Std No. 102 was replaced with MIL-STD-2073-E1.

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