A-179 is the standard specification for seamless cold-drawn low-carbon steel heat exchanger and condenser tubes (average wall). SAE J-524 is the standard for cold drawn and annealed seamless low-carbon steel pressure tubing intended for use as hydraulic lines and in other applications requiring tubing a quality suitable for flaring and bending. With 12 microns thickness of yellow Dichromate, ASTM A-633
| Carbon % |
0.06 – 0.18 |
| Manganese % |
0.27 – 0.63 |
| Phosphorous Max % |
0.035 |
| Sulfur Max % |
0.035 |
| Tensile Strength Min |
45 ksi (310 Mpa) |
| Yield Strength Min |
24.6 ksi (170 Mpa) |
| Elongation Min |
35% |
| Hardness Min |
65 HRB |
| Outside Diameters Under 1.000″ |
+0.004″ / -0.004″ |
| Outside Diameters 1.000″ – 1.500″ inclusive |
+0.006″ / -0.006″ |
| Outside Diameters 1.501″ – 2.000″ |
+0.008″ / -0.008″ |
| Outside Diameters 2.001″ – 2.500″ |
+0.010″ / -0.010″ |
| Outside Diameters 2.501″ – 2.999″ |
+0.012″ / -0.012″ |
| Outside Diameters 3.000″ – 4.000″ |
+0.015″ / -0.015″ |
Information provided is “Typical” for specific requirements please inquire.
