ASTM B170-99(2020)
Standard Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper Refinery Shapes

Standard No.

ASTM B170-99(2020)

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM B170-99(2020)

Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for two grades of oxygen-free electrolytic copper wire bars, billets, and cakes produced without the use of metallic or metaloidal deoxidizers.

1.2 Oxygen-free copper, as described herein, is defined as copper containing oxygen not in excess of 0.0010 % (10 ppm).

1.2.1 Grade 1 copper (UNS C10100) corresponds to the designation OFE in Classification B224.

1.2.2 Grade 2 copper (UNS C10200) corresponds to the designation OF in Classification B224.

1.2.3 Grade 2 copper may be used to produce OFS designation coppers corresponding to UNS C10400, C10500, and C10700.

1.3 Although this specification includes certain UNS designations as described in Practice E527, these designations are for cross reference only and are not specification requirements. In case of conflict, Specification B170 shall govern.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only, except for analytical measurements where SI units are the norm.

1.5 The following hazard caveat pertains only to Section 13 and Annex A1, of this specification. 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.

1.6 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

ASTM B170-99(2020) Referenced Document

• ASTM B193 Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
• ASTM B224 Standard Classification of Coppers
• ASTM B5 Standard Specification for High Conductivity Tough-Pitch Copper Refinery Shapes
• ASTM B577 Standard Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
• ASTM B846 Standard Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
• ASTM E255 Standard Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for the Determination of Chemical Composition
• ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
• ASTM E50 Standard Practice for Apparatus, Reagents, and safety Precautions for Chemical Analysis of Metals
• ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
• ASTM E53 Standard Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed Copper by Gravimetry
• ASTM E76 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Nickel-Copper Alloys (Withdrawn 2003)

ASTM B170-99(2020) history

• 2020 ASTM B170-99(2020) Standard Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper Refinery Shapes
• 1999 ASTM B170-99(2015) Standard Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper&x2014;Refinery Shapes
• 1999 ASTM B170-99(2010)e1 Standard Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper&8212;Refinery Shapes
• 1999 ASTM B170-99(2010) Standard Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper8212;Refinery Shapes
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