ASTM B152/B152M-19

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: B152/B152M −19 Used in USDOE-NE standards
Standard Specification for
Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B152/B152M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
NOTE2—Thisspecificationisnotintendedtoestablishrequirementsfor
1. Scope*
material rolled to ounce-weight thicknesses. Such material is defined in
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for cop-
Specification B370.
per sheet, strip, plate, and rolled bar produced from the Flatcopperproductswithfinished(rolledordrawn)edges(flatwireand
strip) are defined in Specification B272.
following coppers.
1.1.1 When a specific copper is not identified in the contract
Previous
Copper
Designation Type of Copper
A
orpurchaseorder,thesuppliermayfurnishproductfromanyof
UNS No.
the listed coppers.
B
C10100 OFE Oxygen-free electronic
1.2 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or
B
C10200 OF Oxygen-free without residual
SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values
deoxidants
C10300 OFXLP Oxygen-free extra low phosphorus
stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents;
C10400, C10500, C10700 OFS Oxygen-free, silver bearing
therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each
C10800 OFLP Oxygen-free low phosphorus
system shall be used independently of the other and values
C10910 . Low oxygen
B, C C
C11000 ETP, Electrolytic tough pitch, Tough
from the two systems shall not be combined.
C
C
pitch
TP
B
C11300, C11400, C11600 STP Silver bearing tough pitch 1.3 The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the
C12000 DLP Phosphorized, low residual phos-
test method(s) described in this specification:
phorus
B 1.3.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the
C12200 DHP Phosphorized, high residual phos-
phorus safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C12300 DHPS Phosphorized, silver bearing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
C14200 DPA Phosphorus deoxidized, arsenical
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
C14420 . Tin bearing tellurium copper
C14530 . Tin tellurium bearing copper
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
A
Except Copper UNS Nos. C10910 (low oxygen), C14200 (phosphorus
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
deoxidized, arsenical), C14420 (tin bearing tellurium), and C14530 (tin tellurium
bearing) these types of copper are classified in Classification B224.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
B
SAE Specification CA101 conforms to Copper UNS No. C10100; SAE Specifi-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cation CA102 conforms to the requirements for Copper UNS No. C10200; SAE
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Specification CA110 conforms to the requirements for Copper UNS No. C11000;
SAE Specifications CA113, CA114, and CA116 conform to the requirements for
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Copper UNS Nos. C11300, C11400, and C11600; SAE Specification CA120
conforms to Copper UNS No. C12000; and SAE Specification CA122 conforms to
2. Referenced Documents
the requirements for Copper UNS No. C12200.
C
Unless specified in the contract or purchase order the supplier is permitted to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
provide ETP copper or TP copper.
B170 Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper—
NOTE1—Eachofthecopperslistedhasuniquepropertiesthatcanmake
Refinery Shapes
it suitable for specific applications. The purchaser should consult with the
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
supplier to determine which copper would be best suited for the intended
Materials
application.
B216 Specification for Tough-Pitch Fire-Refined Copper—
Refinery Shapes
ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeB05onCopper
B224 Classification of Coppers
andCopperAlloysandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeB05.01onPlate,
Sheet, and Strip.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2019. Published October 2019. Originally
approved in 1942. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as B152/B152M–13. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/B0152_B0152M–19. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications see related Specifi- Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
cation SB-152 in Section 11 of that Code. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B152/B152M − 19
B248 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought 5.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue;
Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled 5.1.2 Copper [Alloy] UNS No. (or other internationally
Bar recognized copper [alloy]). With Alloys C10400, C10500,
B248M SpecificationforGeneralRequirementsforWrought C10700, C11300, C11400, C11600, or C12300, the amount of
Copper and Copper-Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled silver in ounces per ton;
Bar (Metric) 5.1.3 Temper (Section 7);
B272 Specification for Copper Flat Products with Finished 5.1.4 Dimensions: thickness, width, and edges (Section 12);
(Rolled or Drawn) Edges (Flat Wire and Strip) 5.1.5 How furnished: straight lengths or coils;
B370 Specification for Copper Sheet and Strip for Building 5.1.6 Quantity – total weight or total length or number of
Construction pieces of each size;
B577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydro- 5.1.7 Length (Section 12); and
gen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper 5.1.8 Weight of coils: coil weights or coil size limitations, if
B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys required.
E3 Guide for Preparation of Metallographic Specimens
5.2 The following options are available but may not be
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
included unless specified at the time of placing of the order
terials
when required:
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
5.2.1 Embrittlement test for the alloys listed in 11.2.
Copper by Gravimetry
5.2.2 Certification (Section 15);
E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and
5.2.3 Test Report (Section 16);
CopperAlloys(PhotometricMethods)(Withdrawn2010)
5.2.4 Resistivity test for alloys listed in Table 5 (see Section
E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size
9);
E478 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of CopperAlloys
5.2.5 If product is purchased for agencies of the U.S.
2.2 ASME Standard:
Government (see the Supplemental Requirements section of
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Specifications B248 and B248M).
3. General Requirements
6. Chemical Composition
3.1 The following sections of Specification B248 or B248M 6.1 The materials shall conform to the chemical require-
constitute a part of this specification:
ments in Table 1 for the copper [alloy] UNS No. specified in
3.1.1 Terminology the ordering information.
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture
6.2 These composition limits do not preclude the presence
3.1.3 Sampling
ofotherelements.Byagreementbetweenthemanufacturerand
3.1.4 Number of Tests and Retests
purchaser, limits may be established and analysis required for
3.1.5 Specimen Preparation
unnamed elements.
3.1.6 Test Methods
7. Temper
3.1.7 Packaging and Package Marking
3.1.8 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
7.1 The standard tempers for product described in this
3.1.9 Significance of Numerical Limits
specification are given in Tables 2 and 3.
3.1.10 Rejection and Rehearing
7.1.1 As Hot Rolled Temper M20:
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that 7.1.1.1 Plate not specified for ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code applications are generally available in the M20
referenced in 3.1, above, appears in this specification, it
contains additional requirements which supplement those ap- temper.
7.1.2 Cold Rolled Tempers H00 to H10.
pearing in Specification B248 or B248M.
7.1.3 Annealed Tempers O25, O60, or O68:
4. Terminology
7.1.3.1 Plates specified for ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code applications shall be furnished in the O25 temper.
4.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms related to copper
and copper alloys, refer to Terminology B846.
NOTE 3—Any product produced in a temper other than those listed in
Table 2, Table 3,or Table 4 will be produced and sold by contract and
5. Ordering Information
cannot be said to be produced under this specification.
NOTE 4—Soft-anneal temper is suitable for most industrial users of
5.1 Include the following specified choices when placing
coppersuchasforming,spinning,andsimpledrawingoperationsinwhich
orders for product under this specification, as applicable:
close control of temper is not essential. Deep drawing anneal temper is
especially suited for very severe drawing and forming operations in which
maximum ductility and close control of temper is required.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. 8. Grain Size for Cold Rolled Annealed Tempers
Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME
8.1 Grain size shall be standard requirement for all product
International Headquarters, Two Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://
www.asme.org. of the annealed (O60 and O68) tempers.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
Composition,%
Element Copper UNS No.
A B B B C C C D
C10100 C10200 C10300 C10400 C10500 C10700 C10800 C10910 C11000 C11300 C11400 C11600 C12000 C12200 C12300 C14200 C14420 C14530
E E F E E E F G H
Copper, min 99.99 99.95 99.95 99.95 99.95 99.95 99.95 99.95 99.90 99.90 99.90 99.90 99.90 99.9 99.90 99.4 99.90 99.90
incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver
incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver incl silver
A
Phosphorus . 0.001– . . . 0.005– . . . . . 0.004– 0.015– 0.015– 0.015– . 0.001–
0.005 0.012 0.012 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.010
A
Arsenic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.15– . .
0.50
Oxygen, max 0.0005 0.0010 . 0.0010 0.001 0.001 . 0.005 . . . . . . . . . .
A I I I I I I I
Silver . . 8 10 25 . . . 8 10 25 . . 4 . . .
A
Selenium + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.023
tellurium, max
A
Tellurium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.005- 0.003–
J
0.05 0.023
A
Tin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.04- 0.003–
0.15 0.023
A
Impurity maximums in ppm of C10100 shall be: antimony 4, arsenic 5, bismuth 1, cadmium 1, iron 10, lead 5, manganese 0.5, nickel 10, phosphorus 3, selenium 3, silver 25, sulfur 15, tellurium 2, tin 2, and zinc 1.
B
C10400, C10500, and C10700 are oxygen-free coppers with the addition of a specified amount of silver. The compositions of these alloys are equivalent to C10200 plus the intentional addition of silver.
C
C11300, C11400, and C11600 are electrolytic tough-pitch copper with silver additions. The compositions of these alloys are equivalent to C11000 plus the intentional addition of silver.
D
Copper UNS No. C12300 is produced by the addition of silver to phosphorus-deoxidized copper.
E
Copper shall be determined by difference between impurity total and 100 %.
F
Includes phosphorus.
G
Includes tellurium + tin.
H
Includes tin + tellurium + selenium.
I
Values are minimum silver Troy oz/Avoirdupois ton (1 oz/ton is equivalent to 0.0034 %).
J
Tellurium or selenium, or both.

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TABLE 2 Tensile Strength Requirements and Approximate Hardness Values (Inch-Pound Units)
Approximate Rockwell
A
Temper Designation Tensile Strength, ksi
B
Hardness
Superficial
Code Name Min Max F Scale
30T
Cold-rolled tempers:
H00 Eighth hard 32 40 54–82 up to 49
H01 Quarter hard 34 42 60–84 18–51
H02 Half hard 37 46 77–89 43–57
H03 Three-quarter-hard 41 50 82–91 47–59
H04 Hard 43 52 86–93 54–62
H06 Extra hard 47 56 88–95 56–64
H08 Spring 50 58 91–97 60–66
H10 Extra spring 52 . 92 and over 61 and over
Hot-rolled tempers:
C E
M20 Hot-rolled 30 38 up to 75 up to 41
D E
O25 30
Hot-rolled and annealed 38 up to 65 up to 31
A
ksi = 1000 psi.
B
Rockwellvaluesapplyasfollows:TheFscaleappliestometal0.020in.andoverinthickness.TheSuperficial30-Tscaleappliestometal0.012in.andoverinthickness.
C
See 7.1.1.1.
D
See 7.1.3.1.
E
When material is specified to meet the requirements ofASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, the minimum yield strength at 0.5 % extension under load or at 0.2 %
offset shall be 10 ksi.
TABLE 3 Tensile Strength Requirements and Approximate Hardness Values (SI Units)
Approximate Rockwell
Temper Designation Tensile Strength, MPa
A
Hardness
Superficial
Code Name Min Max F Scale
30T
Cold-rolled tempers:
H00 Eighth hard 220 275 54–82 up to 49
H01 Quarter hard 235 290 60–84 18–51
H02 Half hard 255 315 77–89 43–57
H03 Three-quarter-hard 285 345 82–91 47–59
H04 Hard 295 360 86–93 54–62
H06 Extra hard 325 385 88–95 56–64
H08 Spring 345 400 91–97 60–66
H10 Extra spring 360 . 92 and over 61 and over
Hot-rolled tempers:
B D
M20 Hot-rolled 205 260 up to 75 up to 41
C D
O25 205
Hot-rolled and annealed 260 up to 65 up to 31
A
Rockwellvaluesapplyasfollows:TheFscaleappliestometal0.50mmandoverinthickness.TheSuperficial30-Tscaleappliestometal0.30mmandoverinthickness.
B
See 7.1.1.1.
C
See 7.1.3.1.
D
When material is specified to meet the requirements ofASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code, the minimum yield strength at 0.5 % extension under load or at 0.2 % offset
shall be 70 MPa.
TABLE 4 Grain Size Requirements and Approximate TABLE 5 Electrical Mass Resistivity Requirements for Copper
Rockwell Hardness Values for Annealed Product UNS Nos. C10100, C10200, C10300, C10400, C10500, C10700,
C10910, C11000, C11300, C11400, and C11600
Approximate
Temper Designation Grain Size, mm Rockwell
Electrical Resistivity
Alloy Tempers
A
Hardness
max,Ω·g/m
F Scale
C10100 Annealed 0.15176
Code Name Min Max
Min Max
C10100 Cold Rolled 0.15614
B
O60 Sof
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