1.1 This specification covers 12 1⁄2-gage (0.099-in.) [2.5mm] Class 3 metallic-coated steel wire suitable for use in parallel–wire fence, trellis, and similar structures that are typically nonelectrified. Two types of coatings are covered, as follows:
1.1.1 Type 1—Zinc-coated (galvanized), and
1.1.2 Type II—Zinc-5 % aluminum mischmetal (Zn-5AlMM) alloy coated.
1.2 This specification is applicable to orders in either inch-pound units (as A854) or acceptable SI units (as A854M). Inch-pound units and SI units are not necessarily equivalent.
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.
ASTM A854/A854M-08(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
ASTM A700 Standard Practices for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Domestic Shipment
ASTM A90/A90M Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
ASTM B6 Standard Specification for Zinc*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM B750 Standard Specification for Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloy in Ingot Form for Hot-Dip Coatings
ASTM E1277 Standard Test Method for Chemical Analysis of Zinc-5% Aluminum-Mischmetal Alloys by ICP Emission Spectrometry
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications