1.1 This specification covers 8000 series aluminum alloys fabricated into round wires in annealed or intermediate tempers suitable for stranding into conductors or for solid single conductors, usually to be insulated.
1.2 The SI values for resistivity are regarded as standard. For all other properties, the inch-pound units are regarded as standard and the SI units may be approximate. NOTE 1—Aluminum alloys capable of meeting the requirements of this specification are listed in Table 1. NOTE 2—The alloy and temper designations conform to ANSI H35.1. Unified Numbering System alloy designations are listed in Table 1 in accordance with Practice E527. NOTE 3—Certain aluminum alloys may be subject to patent rights. U.S. patents numbers are shown in Table 1.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 B800-05(2021) Referenced Document
ANSI H35.1 Alloy and Temper Designation Systems for Aluminum*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM B193 Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
ASTM B557 Standard Test Methods of Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
ASTM B830 Standard Specification for Uniform Test Methods and Frequency
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM E527 Standard Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
ASTM B800-05(2021) history
2021ASTM B800-05(2021) Standard Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes—Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
2005ASTM B800-05(2015) Standard Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes&x2014;Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
2005ASTM B800-05(2011) Standard Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical PurposesAnnealed and Intermediate Tempers
2005ASTM B800-05 Standard Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes-Annealed and Intermediate Tempers
2000ASTM B800-00 Standard Specification for 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes-Annealed and Intermediate Tempers