On this page 6 sections
What ASTM B111 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B111 / ASME SB111
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Tubes
- Grades on site
- 4
Seamless condenser and heat-exchanger tubes in copper, brasses (including admiralty C44300) and copper-nickels (C70600, C71500).
Key requirements
- Temper as specified (annealed, light-drawn)
- Eddy-current or hydrostatic test
- Expansion and flattening tests
- Residual-stress (mercurous nitrate / ammonia vapour) test for brasses
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B111
Ordering to ASTM B111
- State "ASTM B111" and the edition if your project requires it
- Grade / designation and product dimensions
- Supplementary requirements (tests, heat treatment, certification)
- Certificate type: EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What does ASTM B111 cover?
Seamless condenser and heat-exchanger tubes in copper, brasses (including admiralty C44300) and copper-nickels (C70600, C71500).
Which grades are covered by ASTM B111?
On this site: Cupro-Nickel 90/10, Cupro-Nickel 70/30, Brass, Copper.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B111?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B111 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB111 the same as ASTM B111?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-111). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.