ASTM B837 : 10

Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas Fuel Distribution Systems

Standard Details

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for Type GAS seamless Copper UNS No. C12200 tube for use in above ground natural gas and liquified petroleum (LP) gas fuel distribution systems, commonly assembled with flared fittings or brazed joints.

1.2 O60 (soft annealed) temper gas tube is produced in the range of standard sizes ³/₈– to 1¹/₈–in. outside diameter; H58 (drawn general purpose) temper gas tube is produced in the range of standard sizes ³/₈– to 1¹/₈–in. outside diameter.

Note 1—Tube temper, size and joining method are determined by installation code requirements.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.