1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for freecutting copper rod, bar, wire, and shapes of UNS Alloy Nos. C14500, C14510, C14520, C14700, and C18700, suitable for high-speed screw machine work or for general applications.
1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished as straight lengths. Sizes 1⁄2 in. [12 mm] and under may be furnished in coils when requested.
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inchpound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.4 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.
ASTM B301/B301M-13(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM B193 Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
ASTM B249/B249M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM B250/B250M Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
ASTM B950 Standard Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys
ASTM E121 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Tellurium Alloys
ASTM E478 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
ASTM E8/E8M Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM B301/B301M-13(2020) history
2020ASTM B301/B301M-13(2020) Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes
2013ASTM B301/B301M-13 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes
2008ASTM B301/B301M-08 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes
2004ASTM B301/B301M-04 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire and Shapes
1999ASTM B301/B301M-99 Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire and Shapes