1.1 This specification covers tin-coated hard-drawn copper braid and ribbon flat wire intended for electronic application (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 Exceptions—The SI values for density, resistivity, and volume 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 B973-10(2020)e1 Referenced Document
ASTM B1 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
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 B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
ASTM B49 Standard Specification for Copper Rod Drawing Stock for Electrical Purposes
ASTM B973-10(2020)e1 history
2020ASTM B973-10(2020)e1 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Braid and Ribbon Flat Copper Wire intended for use in Electronic Application
2010ASTM B973-10(2014) Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Braid and Ribbon Flat Copper Wire intended for use in Electronic Application
2010ASTM B973-10 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Braid and Ribbon Flat Copper Wire intended for use in Electronic Application