1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for round, rectangular, and square copper alloy welded tube for general engineering applications.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test method(s) described in this specification:
1.3.1 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, health, and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM B587-19 Referenced Document
ASTM B153 Standard Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
ASTM B154 Standard Test Method for Mercurous Nitrate Test for Copper and Copper Alloys
ASTM B428 Standard Test Method for Angle of Twist in Rectangular and Square Copper and Copper Alloy Tube
ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
ASTM B968/B968M Standard Test Method for Flattening of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tube*, 2022-05-01 Update
ASTM E112 Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
ASTM E243 Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy-Current) Examination of Copper and Copper-Alloy Tubes
ASTM E255 Standard Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E3 Standard Practice for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
ASTM E478 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM B587-19 history
2019ASTM B587-19 Standard Specification for Welded Brass Tube
2012ASTM B587-12 Standard Specification for Welded Brass Tube
2008ASTM B587-08 Standard Specification for Welded Brass Tube
2006ASTM B587-06 Standard Specification for Welded Brass Tube