ASTM B694 : 19

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

Standard Details

1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for copper, copper alloy, copper-clad bronze (CCB), 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 B736, for related StandardDetails for aluminum-based shielding materials.

1.2 The products covered are the following:

Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No.	Type of Products

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
C66430	copper-zinc-iron-tin alloy
C71000	cupro-nickel 20 %
...	copper-clad bronze (CCB)
...	copper-clad stainless steel (CCS)
...	copper-clad alloy steel (CAS)

1.3 Units—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 The only exception is grain size, which is reported in SI (mm) units.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.