1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for wire in round, hexagonal, octagonal, rectangular, and square form of UNS Alloy Nos. C71000, C74500, C75200, C75700, C76400, C77000, and C79200.

1.2 This specification is general in that the product is used in many applications where the requirements are too particular to be specified by standard test results.

1.2.1 For particular or critical applications it is advisable for the purchaser to submit samples or drawings to the manufacturer to secure an adjustment of anneal or temper to suit the application for which the product is intended.

1.3 The following information is intended to assist the purchaser in the application of this specification:

1.3.1 For most general applicationsUNS Alloy Nos. C71000, C74500, C75200, and C75700.

1.3.2 For hard or spring tempersUNS Alloy Nos. C76400 and C77000.

1.3.3 For ease of machiningUNS Alloy No. C79200.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

B250/B250M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire

B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and Copper Alloys--Wrought and Cast

B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys

B950 Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys

E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods)

E112 Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys

Keywords

copper-alloy wire; copper-nickel wire; general purpose wire; high strength wire; nickel silver wire; non-electrical wire; UNS No. C71000 wire; UNS No. C74500 wire; UNS No. C75200 wire; UNS No. C76400 wire; UNS No. C77000 wire; UNS No. C79200 wire;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.150.30 (Copper products)

DOI: 10.1520/B0206_B0206M-07

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