This specification covers a copper alloy (brass) in the form of seamless tubing with nominal OD of 0.405 inch (10.29 mm) to 10.75 inches (273.05 mm) and nominal weight of 0.253 lb/ft (0.38 kg/m) to 66.142 lb/ft (98.43 kg/m) (see 8.6).
Rationale:
AMS4553E results from a Five-Year Review and update of this specification with changes to prohibit unauthorized exceptions (3.7.1, 3.8, 4.4.1, 8.5), update form (1.1), applicable documents (Section 2), composition (3.1), residual stress test nomenclature previously embrittlement (3.4.2, 4.2.2), expansion test nomenclature previously flarability (3.4.3, Table 7), cleanliness (3.5.3), and allow the use of the immediate prior specification revision (8.4).
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Also known as: SAE AMS 4553
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