1.1 This specification covers medium-hard-drawn round copper wire for electrical purposes (see Explanatory Note 1).
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 Exception—For density, resistivity and temperature, the values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM B2-13(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM B193 Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
ASTM B258 Standard Specification for Standard Nominal Diameters and Cross-Sectional Areas of AWG Sizes of Solid Round Wires Used as Electrical Conductors
ASTM B49 Standard Specification for Copper Rod Drawing Stock for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B2-13(2018) history
2018ASTM B2-13(2018) Standard Specification for Medium-Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2013ASTM B2-13 Standard Specification for Medium-Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2012ASTM B2-12e1 Standard Specification for Medium-Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2012ASTM B2-12 Standard Specification for Medium-Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2008ASTM B2-08 Standard Specification for Medium-Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2000ASTM B2-00(2005)e1 Standard Specification for Medium-Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2000ASTM B2-00 Standard Specification for Medium-Hard-Drawn Copper Wire