ASTM B694 : 01

Standard Specification for Copper, Copper-Alloy, and Copper-Clad Stainless Steel (CCS), and Copper-Clad Alloy Steel (CAS) Sheet and Strip for Electrical Cable Shielding

Standard Details

1.1 This specification describes selected copper, copper alloy, copper-clad stainless steel (CCS), and copper-clad alloy steel (CAS) materials, sheet, and strip, in various thicknesses, for use as electrostatic or electromagnetic shielding for insulated power, control, instrumentation, and communication cables.

Note--1 See Specification B 736, for related StandardDetails for aluminum-based shielding materials.

1.2 The products covered are the following:

Copper or Copper Alloy	Type of Products
UNS No.
C11000	copper
C19400	copper-iron alloy
C22000	copper-zinc alloy (commercial bronze)
C23000	copper-zinc alloy (red brass)
C66400	copper-zinc-iron-cobalt alloy
C66410	copper-zinc-iron alloy
C71000	cupro-nickel 20 %
...	copper-clad stainless steel (CCS)
...	copper-clad alloy steel (CAS)

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard, except for temperature and grain size which are given in SI units. Values in parentheses are for information only.