ASTM B42-15
Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes

Standard No.
ASTM B42-15
Release Date
2015
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM B42-15a
Latest
ASTM B42-20
Scope

15.1 For purposes of determining compliance with the specified limits for requirements of the properties listed in the following table, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded as indicated in accordance with the rounding method of Practice E29.

Property

Rounded Unit for
Observed or Calculated Value

 

 

Chemical composition

nearest unit in the last right-hand place of figures of the specified limit

Tensile strength
Yield strength

nearest ksi (nearest 5 MPa)

1.1 This specification2 establishes the requirements for seamless copper pipe in all nominal or standard pipe sizes, both regular and extra-strong, suitable for use in plumbing, boiler feed lines, and for similar purposes.3

1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units, which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM B42-15 history

  • 2020 ASTM B42-20 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • 2015 ASTM B42-15a Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • 2015 ASTM B42-15 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • 2010 ASTM B42-10 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • 2002 ASTM B42-02e1 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • 2002 ASTM B42-02 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • 1998 ASTM B42-98 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • 1996 ASTM B42-96 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes
  • 1993 ASTM B42-93 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes



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