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What ASTM B466 covers
Standard at a glance
- Standard
- ASTM B466 / ASME SB466
- Issued by
- ASTM
- Product form
- Pipes
- Grades on site
- 2
Seamless 90/10 and 70/30 copper-nickel pipe and tube for general engineering, including seawater systems.
Key requirements
- Annealed temper
- Hydrostatic or eddy-current test
- Dimensional tolerances
Summary for procurement guidance. Refer to the current edition of the standard for full requirements.
Grades supplied to ASTM B466
Ordering to ASTM B466
- State "ASTM B466" 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 B466 cover?
Seamless 90/10 and 70/30 copper-nickel pipe and tube for general engineering, including seawater systems.
Which grades are covered by ASTM B466?
On this site: Cupro-Nickel 90/10, Cupro-Nickel 70/30.
Do you supply material certified to ASTM B466?
Yes. Material is supplied to ASTM B466 with EN 10204 3.1 certificates (3.2 on request), where the mill certifies to it.
Is ASME SAB466 the same as ASTM B466?
ASME adopts many ASTM material specifications into Section II with an "S" prefix (for example SA-466). The adopted text is identical or includes stated modifications, and dual-certified material meets both.