ASTM B187/B187M-16
Standard Specification for Copper, Bus Bar, Rod, and Shapes and General Purpose Rod, Bar, and Shapes

Standard No.

ASTM B187/B187M-16

Release Date

2016

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B187/B187M-19

Latest

ASTM B187/B187M-20

Scope

1.1 This specification2 establishes the requirements for copper conductor bar, rod, and shapes for electrical (bus) applications and rod, bar, and shapes for general applications.

1.1.1 The products for electrical (bus) applications shall be made from the following coppers:3

Copper UNS No.3		Reference Designation
	C10100		OFE
	C10200		OF
	C10300		OFXLP
	C10400, C10500, C10700		OFS
	C10920, C10930, C10940		—
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