ASTM B301/B301M-08

Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the requirements for free-cutting copper rod, bar, wire, and shapes of UNS Alloy Nos. C14500, C14510, C14520, C14700, and C18700, suitable for high-speed screw machine work or for general applications. The chemical composition, temper, electrical, tensile strength, and elongation requirements are detailed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for free-cutting copper rod, bar, wire, and shapes of UNS Alloy Nos. C14500, C14510, C14520, C14700, and C18700, suitable for high-speed screw machine work or for general applications.
1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished as straight lengths. Sizes ½ in. [12 mm] and under may be furnished in coils when requested.
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2008
• ICS: 77.150.30 - Copper products
• Technical Committee: B05 - Copper and Copper Alloys
• Drafting Committee: B05.02 - Rod, Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM B301/B301M-04 - Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire and Shapes
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM B301/B301M-13 - Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Referred By: ASTM B250/B250M-19 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2008
• Referred By: ASTM B249/B249M-22 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B301/B301M −08
StandardSpecification for
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Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B301/B301M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 3. General Requirements
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for free-
3.1 The following sections of Specifications B249/B249M
cutting copper rod, bar, wire, and shapes of UNS Alloy Nos. or B250/B250M constitute a part of this specification.:
C14500, C14510, C14520, C14700, and C18700, suitable for
3.1.1 Terminology,
high-speed screw machine work or for general applications.
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
3.1.3 Dimensions and Permissible Variations,
1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished
1 3.1.4 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
as straight lengths. Sizes ⁄2 in. [12 mm] and under may be
3.1.5 Sampling,
furnished in coils when requested.
3.1.6 Number of Tests and Retests,
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
3.1.7 Specimen Preparation,
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
3.1.8 Test Methods,
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
3.1.9 Inspection,
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
3.1.10 Significance of Numerical Limits,
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
3.1.11 Rejection and Rehearing,
conformance with the standard.
3.1.12 Certification,
3.1.13 Test Reports,
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.14 Packaging and Package Marking, and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.15 Supplementary Requirements.
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that
Materials
referenced in 3.1 appears in this specification, it contains
B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements for
additional requirements which supplement those appearing in
Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and
Specifications B249/B249M or B250/B250M.
Forgings
B250/B250M Specification for General Requirements for
4. Ordering Information
Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials 4.1 Include the following information in orders for prod-
E8M Test Methods forTensionTesting of Metallic Materials
ucts:
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[Metric] (Withdrawn 2008)
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
E121 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-
4.1.2 Copper UNS No. designation,
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Tellurium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)
4.1.3 Product (rod, bar, wire, or shape),
E478 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of CopperAlloys
4.1.4 Cross section (round, hexagonal, square, and so forth),
4.1.5 Temper (Section 6),
4.1.6 Dimensions, diameter or distance between parallel
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copper
surfaces; width and thickness,
and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod,
4.1.7 How furnished: straight lengths, coils, or reels,
Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings.
4.1.8 Length (Section 9.3),
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published May 2008. Originally
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as B301/B301M – 04.
4.1.9 Total length, or number of pieces of each size,
DOI: 10.1520/B0301_B0301M-08.
4.1.10 Total weight of each size, and
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.1.11 When product is purchased for agencies of the U.S.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on government (Specifications B249/B249M or B250/B250M).
the ASTM website.
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4.2 The following options are available and should be
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. specified at the time of placing of the order when required:
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B301/B301M − 08
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4.2.1 Certification (Specifications B249/B249M or B250/
UNS No. Resistivity, max,Ω,g/m Conductivity, min, % IACS
B250M),
C14500 0.180 33 85.0
4.2.2 Mill Test Reports (Specifications B249/B249M or
C14520 0.204 37 75.0
B250/B250M),
C14700 0.170 30 90.0
C18700 0.170 30 90.0
4.2.3 Yield strength tests (Section 8),
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4.2.4 Resistivity tests (Section 7), and
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International Annealed Copper Standard.
4.2.5
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Designation:B301/B301M–04 Designation: B 301/B 301M – 08
Standard Specification for
1
Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B 301/B 301M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 Thisspecificationestablishestherequirementsforfree-cuttingcopperrod,bar,wire,andshapesofUNSAlloyNos.C14500,
C14510, C14520, C14700, and C18700, suitable for high-speed screw machine work or for general applications.
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1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished as straight lengths. Sizes ⁄2 in. [12 mm] and under may be
furnished in coils when requested.
1.3 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound SI units or SIinch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard.
Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system aremay not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with this
specification. the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B 193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B 249/B 249M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes,Shapes and
Forgings
B 250/B 250M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper-Alloy Wire Specification for General Require-
ments for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
E 8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E 8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials [Metric]
E 121 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Tellurium Alloys
E 478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
3. General Requirements
3.1 The following sections of Specifications B 249/B 249M or B 250/B 250M constitute a part of this specification.:
3.1.1 Terminology,
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
3.1.3 Dimensions and Permissible Variations,
3.1.4 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
3.1.5 Sampling,
3.1.6 Number of Tests and Retests,
3.1.7 Specimen Preparation,
3.1.8 Test Methods,
3.1.9 Inspection,
3.1.10 Significance of Numerical Limits,
3.1.11 Rejection and Rehearing,
3.1.12 Certification,
3.1.13 Test Reports,
3.1.14 Packaging and Package Marking, and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee B05 on Copper and CopperAlloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rods,Rod,
Bar, Wire, Shapes,Shapes and Forgings.
Current edition approved MayApril 1, 2004.2008. Published May 2004.2008. Originally approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 19992004 as
B301/B301M–99.B 301/B 301M – 04.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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B 301/B 301M – 08
3.1.15 Supplementary Requirements.
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that referenced in 3.1 appears in this specification, it contains additional
requirements which supplement those appearing in Specifications B 249/B 249M or B 250/B 250M.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Include the following information in orders for products:
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
4.1.2 Copper UNS No. designation,
4.1.3 Product (rod, bar, wire, or shape),
4.1.4 Cross section (round, hexagonal, square, and so forth),
4.1.5 Temper (Section 6),
4.1.6 Dimensions, diameter or distance between parallel surfaces; width and thickness,
4.1.7 How furnished: straight lengths, coils, or reels,
4.1.8 Length (Section 9.3),
4.1.9 Total length, or number of pieces of each size,
4.1.10 Total weight of each size, and
4.1.11 When product is purchased for agencies of the U.S. government (Specifications B 249/B 249M or B 250/B 250M).
4.2 The following options are available and should be specified at the time of placing of the order when required:
4.2.1 Certification (Specifications B 249/B 249M or B 250/B
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