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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers bare compact round concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from uncoated round copper wires for general use for electrical purposes. These conductors shall be constructed with a central core surrounded by one or more layers of helically laid compacted wires (Explanatory Note 1 and Note 2).
1.2 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.
1.2.1 For density, resistivity, and temperature, the values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
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
B3 Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
B263 Test Method for Determination of Cross-Sectional Area of Stranded Conductors
B354 Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 29.240.20 (Power transmission and distribution lines)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 26121517(Copper wire)
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DOI: 10.1520/B0496-14
Citation Format
ASTM B496-14, Standard Specification for Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2014, www.astm.org
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