ASTM B3-12
Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

Standard No.

ASTM B3-12

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B3-13

Latest

ASTM B3-13(2018)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers drawn and annealed or soft round bare 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.

ASTM B3-12 history

• 2018 ASTM B3-13(2018) Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• 2013 ASTM B3-13 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• 2012 ASTM B3-12 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• 2001 ASTM B3-01(2007) Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• 2001 ASTM B3-01 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• 1995 ASTM B3-95 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
• 1990 ASTM B3-90 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire