On this page 6 sections
What ASTM B171 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B171 / ASME SB171
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Plates
- Grades on site
- 3
Covers copper-alloy plate and sheet, including copper-nickel, naval brass and aluminium bronze, used for tube sheets, baffles and water boxes in condensers and heat exchangers.
Key requirements
- Temper and alloy per the order
- Tension test per lot
- Thickness and flatness tolerances
- Mercurous nitrate or ammonia test where required for stress relief
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B171
Ordering to ASTM B171
- State "ASTM B171" 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 B171 cover?
Covers copper-alloy plate and sheet, including copper-nickel, naval brass and aluminium bronze, used for tube sheets, baffles and water boxes in condensers and heat exchangers.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B171?
On this site: Cupro-Nickel 90/10, Cupro-Nickel 70/30, Brass.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B171?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B171 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB171 the same as ASTM B171?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-171). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.