ASTM B566 : 04a(2021)

Standard Specification for Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire

Standard Details

1.1 This specification covers bare round copper-clad aluminum wire for electrical applications.

1.2 Four classes of copper-clad aluminum wire are covered as follows:
Class 10A—Nominal 10 volume % copper, annealed,
Class 15A—Nominal 15 volume % copper, annealed,
Class 10H—Nominal 10 volume % copper, hard-drawn,
Class 15H—Nominal 15 volume % copper, hard-drawn.

1.3 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.

1.3.1 Exception—The values stated in SI units for resistivity and density are to be regarded as standard.

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 StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.