ASTM B48-00
Standard Specification for Soft Rectangular and Square Bare Copper Wire for Electrical Conductors

Standard No.

ASTM B48-00

Release Date

2000

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B48-00(2005)e1

Latest

ASTM B48-00(2021)e1

Scope

1.1 This specification covers soft or annealed bare copper wire, rectangular or square in shape with rounded corners (Explanatory Note 1).

1.2 For the purpose of this specification, the wire is classified as follows:

1.2.1 Type A -For all applications except those involving edgewise bending.

1.2.2 Type B -For applications involving edgewise bending. Type B wire of thickness less than 0.020 in. (0.51 mm) or with a ratio of width to thickness greater than 30 to 1 is not contemplated in this specification.

1.3 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, Type A material shall be furnished.

1.4 For referee purposes, inch-pound units shall be used throughout this specification, except for Sections 12 and 13.

ASTM B48-00 history

• 2021 ASTM B48-00(2021)e1 Standard Specification for Soft Rectangular and Square Bare Copper Wire for Electrical Conductors
• 2016 ASTM B48-00(2016) Standard Specification for Soft Rectangular and Square Bare Copper Wire for Electrical Conductors
• 2000 ASTM B48-00(2011) Standard Specification for Soft Rectangular and Square Bare Copper Wire for Electrical Conductors
• 2000 ASTM B48-00(2005)e1 Standard Specification for Soft Rectangular and Square Bare Copper Wire for Electrical Conductors
• 2000 ASTM B48-00 Standard Specification for Soft Rectangular and Square Bare Copper Wire for Electrical Conductors