ASTM B111 Copper Tubes
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ASTM B111 Copper Tubes

The ASTM B111 standard primarily covers seamless copper-alloy tubes for condensers, evaporators, heat exchangers, and other heat transfer equipment. Consequently, the grades it includes are specifically designed for corrosion resistance (particularly to seawater) and heat transfer performance.
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ASTM B111 is a quality standard specifically for heat transfer tubing used in heat exchange equipment. It specifies the chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensional tolerances, manufacturing requirements, and test methods for seamless copper and copper-alloy tubes used in the manufacture of condensers, evaporators, and other heat exchangers.

 

ASTM B111 Copper Tubes Range

 

 

UNS Number Common Name / Material Type Nominal Composition (Weight %)
C10200 Oxygen-Free Copper Cu 99.95% min
C12200 DHP Phosphorized Copper Cu 99.9% min, P 0.015-0.040%
C14200 Phosphorized Copper, Arsenical Cu 99.7%, P 0.15-0.25%, As 0.15-0.25%
C19200 Phosphorized Copper, 1% Iron Cu 99.78%, P 0.025%, Fe 0.80-1.20%
C23000 Red Brass, 85% Cu 84-86%, Zn 14-16%
C44300 Admiralty Brass, Arsenical Cu 71-73%, Zn, Sn 0.9-1.2%, As 0.02-0.06%
C44400 Admiralty Brass, Antimonial Cu 71-73%, Zn, Sn 0.9-1.2%, Sb 0.02-0.10%
C44500 Admiralty Brass, Phosphorized Cu 71-73%, Zn, Sn 0.9-1.2%, P 0.02-0.10%
C60800 Aluminum Bronze, 5% Cu 91-93.5%, Al 5.0-6.5%, Fe 1.0% max
C61300 Aluminum Bronze, 7% Cu 88.5-91.5%, Al 6.0-7.5%, Fe 2.0-3.0%, Mn 0.5% max
C61400 Aluminum Bronze, Dense Cu 88.5-91.5%, Al 6.0-7.5%, Fe 1.5% max, Mn 1.0% max
C68700 Aluminum Brass, Arsenical Cu 76-79%, Zn, Al 1.8-2.5%, As 0.02-0.06%
C70400 Copper-Nickel, 5% Cu 94.5-95.5%, Ni 4.8-6.2%, Fe 1.3-1.7%, Mn 0.30-0.8%
C70600 Copper-Nickel, 10% Cu 86.5% min, Ni 9.0-11.0%, Fe 1.0-1.8%, Mn 1.0% max
C71000 Copper-Nickel, 20% Cu 78.5-81.5%, Ni 19.0-23.0%, Fe 0.50-1.0%, Mn 1.0% max
C71500 Copper-Nickel, 30% Cu 65.0-70.2%, Ni 29.0-33.0%, Fe 0.40-1.0%, Mn 1.0% max
C72200 Copper-Nickel, 16% Cr Cu 80.0-84.0%, Ni 15.0-17.5%, Fe 0.30% max, Cr 0.30-0.70%

 

The application of ASTM B111 Copper Tubes
 

The application of seamless copper-alloy tubing covered by the ASTM B111 standard is almost exclusively concentrated in the field of heat exchange.

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Power Industry

This is the largest and most critical application area for ASTM B111 tubing. It is primarily used in surface condensers of thermal power plants and nuclear power stations. Here, thousands of copper-alloy tubes are bundled together to rapidly condense the exhaust steam from turbines into water, thereby creating and maintaining a high vacuum at the turbine exhaust. This process is crucial for ensuring the thermal efficiency of the power generation cycle.

Marine and Offshore Engineering

On ships, ASTM B111 tubing is widely used in various heat exchange equipment, including main engine coolers, lubricating oil coolers, central cooling systems, and evaporators for desalination plants. These equipment units use seawater directly as the cooling medium, resulting in an extremely demanding operating environment. Therefore, the tubing must possess exceptional resistance to seawater corrosion and cavitation erosion to ensure the long-term reliable operation of the equipment.

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Petrochemical and Industrial Processes

In refineries, chemical plants, and other processing industries, numerous industrial processes generate significant heat that requires timely exchange. ASTM B111 tubing is used to manufacture various process coolers, evaporators, and reboilers. They are used to cool hot process fluids or provide a heat source for equipment like distillation columns.

HVAC&R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration)

In large central air conditioning systems and industrial refrigeration units, ASTM B111 tubing can be used in shell-and-tube evaporators and condensers. Although it faces competition from materials like stainless steel or titanium in this field, copper alloys still hold a place in many applications due to their combined thermal conductivity and cost-effectiveness, particularly when handling clean or treated water media.

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Chemical Composition of Copper Alloys in ASTM B111

 

 

UNS Number Common Name Cu (Min) Zn Sn Pb (Max) Fe (Max) Ni (Max) Al Mn (Max) Other Elements
C10200 Oxygen-Free Copper 99.95 - - 0.005 - - - - O: 0.0015 Max
C12200 DHP Copper 99.9 - - 0.05 0.05 0.05 - - P: 0.015-0.040
C14200 Phosphorized Cu, As 99.7 - - 0.05 0.05 0.05 - - P: 0.10-0.25; As: 0.15-0.25
C19200 Phosphorized Cu, 1% Fe 99.78 - - 0.05 0.80-1.20 0.20 - 0.10 P: 0.025-0.050
C23000 Red Brass 84.0 Remainder - 0.05 0.05 0.6 - - -
C44300 Admiralty, Arsenical 71.0 Remainder 0.9-1.2 0.07 0.06 0.7 - - As: 0.02-0.06
C44400 Admiralty, Antimonial 71.0 Remainder 0.9-1.2 0.07 0.06 0.7 - - Sb: 0.02-0.10
C44500 Admiralty, Phosphorized 71.0 Remainder 0.9-1.2 0.07 0.06 0.7 - - P: 0.02-0.10
C60800 Aluminum Bronze, 5% 91.0 - - 0.05 1.0 0.5 5.0-6.5 0.50 -
C61300 Aluminum Bronze, 7% 88.5 - - 0.05 2.0-3.0 0.25 6.0-7.5 0.50 -
C61400 Aluminum Bronze, Dense 90.0 - - 0.05 1.5 0.25 6.0-7.5 1.0 -
C68700 Aluminum Brass, Arsenical 76.0 Remainder - 0.07 0.06 0.5 1.8-2.5 0.50 As: 0.02-0.10
C70400 Cu-Ni, 5% 94.5 1.0 - 0.05 1.3-1.7 4.8-6.2 - 0.30-0.8 -
C70600 Cu-Ni, 10% 86.5 1.0 - 0.05 1.0-1.8 9.0-11.0 - 1.0 -
C71000 Cu-Ni, 20% 78.5 1.0 - 0.05 0.50-1.0 19.0-23.0 - 1.0 -
C71500 Cu-Ni, 30% 65.0 1.0 - 0.05 0.40-1.0 29.0-33.0 - 1.0 -
C72200 Cu-Ni, 16% Cr 80.0 0.5 - 0.02 0.30 15.0-17.5 - 0.70 Cr: 0.30-0.70

 

 

Mechanical Properties of Copper Alloys in ASTM B111

 

 

UNS Number Temper Tensile Strength Min (ksi) [MPa] Yield Strength (0.5% Ext) Min (ksi) [MPa] Elongation Min (% in 2 in) Rockwell Hardness (Typical)
C10200 O60 (Annealed) 25 [170] - 40 F40 (HRF)
C12200 O61 (Annealed) 28 [195] - 40 F50 (HRF)
C14200 O61 (Annealed) 30 [205] 10 [70] 35 F55 (HRF)
C19200 O61 (Annealed) 36 [250] 10 [70] 35 B45 (HRB)
C23000 O61 (Annealed) 40 [275] 12 [80] 35 B50 (HRB)
C44300 O61 (Annealed) 47 [325] 18 [125] 45 B65 (HRB)
C44400 O61 (Annealed) 47 [325] 18 [125] 45 B65 (HRB)
C44500 O61 (Annealed) 47 [325] 18 [125] 45 B65 (HRB)
C60800 O61 (Annealed) 50 [345] 20 [140] 35 B70 (HRB)
C61300 O61 (Annealed) 65 [450] 25 [170] 30 B80 (HRB)
C61400 O61 (Annealed) 60 [415] 22 [150] 35 B75 (HRB)
C68700 O61 (Annealed) 50 [345] 20 [140] 35 B70 (HRB)
C70400 O61 (Annealed) 38 [260] 12 [80] 35 B45 (HRB)
C70600 O61 (Annealed) 44 [305] 16 [110] 35 B60 (HRB)
C71000 O61 (Annealed) 52 [360] 20 [140] 35 B70 (HRB)
C71500 O61 (Annealed) 60 [415] 25 [170] 35 B80 (HRB)
C72200 O61 (Annealed) 50 [345] 22 [150] 35 B70 (HRB)

 

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Dimensional Tolerances for Copper Alloy Tubes in ASTM B111

 

 

1. Outside Diameter (OD) Tolerances

Outside Diameter (in) Tolerance (in)
Up to 1/2 ±0.002
Over 1/2 to 3/4 ±0.0025
Over 3/4 to 7/8 ±0.003
Over 7/8 to 1 ±0.0035
Over 1 to 1 1/4 ±0.004
Over 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 ±0.0045
Over 1 1/2 to 2 ±0.005
Over 2 to 2 1/2 ±0.006
Over 2 1/2 to 3 ±0.007
Over 3 to 4 ±0.008
Over 4 to 5 ±0.010
Over 5 to 6 ±0.012
Over 6 to 7 ±0.014
Over 7 to 8 ±0.016

 

2. Wall Thickness Tolerances

Wall Thickness (in) Tolerance (% of Wall)
Up to 0.030 ±10%
Over 0.030 to 0.040 ±9%
Over 0.040 to 0.050 ±8%
Over 0.050 to 0.060 ±7%
Over 0.060 to 0.080 ±6%
Over 0.080 to 0.100 ±5%
Over 0.100 ±4%

 

3. Length Tolerances for Straight-Length Tubes

Length (ft) Tolerance (in)
Up to 12 +1/8, -0
Over 12 to 22 +3/16, -0
Over 22 to 28 +1/4, -0
Over 28 to 35 +5/16, -0
Over 35 +3/8, -0

 

4. Straightness Tolerance

Length (ft) Maximum Deviation from Straightness (in)
Up to 12 1/16
Over 12 to 22 3/32
Over 22 to 28 1/8
Over 28 to 35 5/32
Over 35 3/16

 

 

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As a professional enterprise dedicated to global copper product trade since 2008, GNEE Metal Group deeply recognizes the quality and responsibility embodied in the ASTM B111 standard. This standard not only specifies chemical composition and mechanical properties but also represents a comprehensive quality commitment spanning manufacturing processes to testing and verification. GNEE solemnly assures global customers that every ASTM B111-standard condenser tube and copper alloy tubing we supply will strictly adhere to its requirements for seamless manufacturing, annealing treatment, eddy current testing, and various mechanical performance tests. This ensures our products deliver exceptional corrosion resistance and reliable heat transfer performance in critical applications such as power plants, shipbuilding, and chemical processing.

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