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What ASTM B43 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B43
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Pipes
- Grades on site
- 1
Covers seamless red brass (C23000, about 85% copper) pipe in nominal pipe sizes for plumbing, water and process lines.
Key requirements
- Annealed or light-annealed temper
- Hydrostatic or eddy-current test
- Mercurous nitrate or ammonia test for residual stress
- Dimensions in NPS
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B43
Ordering to ASTM B43
- State "ASTM B43" 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 B43 cover?
Covers seamless red brass (C23000, about 85% copper) pipe in nominal pipe sizes for plumbing, water and process lines.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B43?
On this site: Brass.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B43?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B43 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB43 the same as ASTM B43?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-43). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.