1.1 This specification covers hard-drawn round copper wire for electrical purposes.
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 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 B1-13(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 B1-13(2018) history
2018ASTM B1-13(2018) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2013ASTM B1-13 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2012ASTM B1-12 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2001ASTM B1-01(2007) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
2001ASTM B1-01 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire
1995ASTM B1-95 Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire