ASTM A179
DefinitionASTM A179/A179M is a standard for seamless cold-drawn mild steel tubing for heat exchangers and condensers.
Material Type: Mild steel.
Application: For use in high temperature facilities such as heat exchangers and condensers.
ASTM A214
Definition: ASTM A214/A214M is a standard for resistance welded carbon steel tubing for heat exchangers and condensers.
Material Type: Carbon steel.
Application: For use in high temperature facilities such as heat exchangers and condensers.
Summary of Differences
Material type: A179 is a mild steel while A214 is a carbon steel.
Application: Both are used in high temperature facilities, but A179 is more specific to heat exchangers and condensers.
Manufacturing process: A179 is cold drawn while A214 is resistance welded.