1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers medium-hard-drawn round copper wire for electrical purposes (Explanatory Note 1).
1.2 The SI values of density and resistivity are to be regarded as standard. For all other properties the inch-pound values are to be regarded as standard, and the SI units may be approximate.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B5 Specification for High Conductivity Tough-Pitch Copper Refinery Shapes
B49 Specification for Copper Rod Drawing Stock for Electrical Purposes
B170 Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper--Refinery Shapes
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B258 Specification for Nominal Diameters and Cross-Sectional Areas of AWG Sizes of Solid Round Wires Used as Electrical Conductors
Other Documents
NBSHandbook100 Copper Wire Tables of the National Bureau of Standards
Keywords
copper wire; medium-hard copper wire; round copper electrical wire; round copper wire; Copper alloy wire--specifications; Copper electrical conductors--specifications; Medium-hard-drawn copper wire; Round copper wire;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.150.30 (Copper products)
DOI: 10.1520/B0002-00
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