1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for arcwelded pipe for use in brackish water or seawater piping systems.
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 hazard statement pertains only to the test method described in
8.2 and 14.3.2 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, health, and environmental practices and 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 B608-18 Referenced Document
ASTM B169/B169M Standard Specification for Aluminum Bronze Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar*, 2020-04-01 Update
ASTM B171/B171M Standard Specification for Copper-Alloy Plate and Sheet for Pressure Vessels, Condensers, and Heat Exchangers
ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
ASTM E190 Standard Test Method for Guided Bend Test for Ductility of Welds
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 E478 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
ASTM E62 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
ASTM E76 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM B608-18 history
2018ASTM B608-18 Standard Specification for Welded Copper-Alloy Pipe
2011ASTM B608-11 Standard Specification for Welded Copper-Alloy Pipe
2007ASTM B608-07 Standard Specification for Welded Copper-Alloy Pipe
2002ASTM B608-02 Standard Specification for Welded Copper-Alloy Pipe
1995ASTM B608-95 Standard Specification for Welded Copper-Alloy Pipe