ASTM B738-13(2018) - 1.10.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers bare bunch-stranded and rope-lay bunch-stranded conductors made from round copper wires finer than No. 40 AWG with diameters less than 0.0031 in. (.078 mm), either coated or uncoated with tin or silver, for use as electrical conductors. (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 Exceptions—The SI values for density and temperature 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

B354-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors

B298-12(2017)

Standard Specification for Silver-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

B258-18

Standard Specification for Standard Nominal Diameters and Cross-Sectional Areas of AWG Sizes of Solid Round Wires Used as Electrical Conductors

B193-20

Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials

B33-10(2020)e1

Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire for Electrical Purposes (Includes all amendments and changes 1/20/2020).

B172-17

Standard Specification for Rope-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors Having Bunch-Stranded Members, for Electrical Conductors

B49-20

Standard Specification for Copper Rod for Electrical Purposes

B174-17

Standard Specification for Bunch-Stranded Copper Conductors for Electrical Conductors