ASTM B1003-16
Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Linesets

Standard No.

ASTM B1003-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B1003-16(2023)

Latest

ASTM B1003-16(2023)

Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for seamless copper tube for linesets intended for use in air conditioning units. The pressure rating established is 700 psi at 250 °F and incorporates fully annealed and brazed copper tubing.

1.2 The tube shall be produced from the following copper alloy:

Copper UNS No.	Previously Used Designation	Description
C12200	DHP	Phosphorus deoxidized, high residual phosphorus

1.3 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.

1.4 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification:

1.4.1 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 B1003-16 Referenced Document

• ASTM B153 Standard Test Method for Expansion (Pin Test) of Copper and Copper-Alloy Pipe and Tubing
• ASTM B577 Standard Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
• ASTM B601 Standard Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys-Wrought and Cast
• ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
• ASTM B900 Standard Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper-Alloy Mill-Products for U.S. Government Agencies
• 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 E53 Standard Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry
• ASTM E62 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)
• ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASTM B1003-16 history

• 2023 ASTM B1003-16(2023) Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Linesets
• 2016 ASTM B1003-16 Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Linesets