ASTM B230/B230M-07(2016)

Standard Specification for Aluminum 1350–H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the standard requirements for aluminum 1350-H19, extra hard, round wire for electrical purposes. The aluminum wire shall be made from drawing stock and shall be free of brittleness as evidenced by its ability to be coiled or looped around its own diameter with or without a mandrel. Joints may also be made during the final drawing or in the finished wire by electric-butt welding, cold-pressure welding, or electric-butt, cold-upset welding. Tension tests shall be performed; wherein, the wire shall conform to the tensile strength, elongation, and bending specifications. The specimen shall also conform to the electrical resistivity requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers aluminum 1350–H19 (extra hard) round wire for electrical purposes.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the specification.  
1.2.1 For density, resistivity, and temperature, the values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
Note 1: Prior to 1975 aluminum 1350 was designated EC aluminum.
Note 2: The aluminum and temper designations conform to ANSI H35.1/H35.1M. Aluminum 1350 corresponds to UNS A91350 in accordance with Practice E527.
Note 3: For definitions of terms found in this specification relating to uninsulated electrical conductors see Terminology B354.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2016
• ICS: 29.060.10 - Wires
• Technical Committee: B01 - Electrical Conductors
• Drafting Committee: B01.07 - Conductors of Light Metals

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:B230/B230M −07 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Specification for
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Aluminum 1350–H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B230/B230M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope B830 Specification for Uniform Test Methods and Fre-
quency
1.1 This specification covers aluminum 1350–H19 (extra
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the
hard) round wire for electrical purposes.
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound or SI units are to be
2.3 ANSI Standard:
regarded separately as standard. The values in each system are
ANSI H35.1 American National Standard for Alloy and
not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used 3
Temper Designations Systems for Aluminum
independently of the other. Combining values from the two
ANSI H35.1M American National Standard for Alloy and
systems may result in nonconformance with the specification. 3
Temper Systems for Aluminum [Metric]
1.2.1 For density, resistivity, and temperature, the values
2.4 NIST Document:
stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
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NBS Handbook 100 Copper Wire Tables
NOTE 1—Prior to 1975 aluminum 1350 was designated EC aluminum.
3. Terminology
NOTE 2—The aluminum and temper designations conform to ANSI
H35.1/H35.1M. Aluminum 1350 corresponds to UNS A91350 in accor-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
dance with Practice E527.
3.1.1 lot—a group of production units, up to 30 000 lb
NOTE 3—For definitions of terms found in this specification relating to
uninsulated electrical conductors see Terminology B354. [15 000 kg] of mass, of one type and size of wire, which was
produced during the same time period, under similar produc-
2. Referenced Documents
tion conditions, and is presented for acceptance at the same
time (Explanatory Note 1 and Note 2).
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the
date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the 3.1.2 production unit—a coil, reel, spool, or other package
extent referenced herein. of wire that represents a single usable length.
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2.2 ASTM Standards: 3.1.3 sample—the production unit or units from which a test
specimen or specimens has been removed, and which is
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
Materials considered to have properties representative of the lot.
B233 Specification for Aluminum 1350 Drawing Stock for
3.1.4 specimen—a length of wire removed for test purposes.
Electrical Purposes
4. Ordering Information
B354 Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electri-
cal Conductors
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
the following information:
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
4.1.1 Quantity of each size,
B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast
4.1.2 Wire size (see 11.1 and Table 1 or Table 2),
Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
4.1.3 Special tension test, if required (see 7.2 and 7.3),
4.1.4 Frequency of bending test (see 8.1 and 14.5),
4.1.5 Special jointing procedures, if permitted (see 12.2),
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 on
4.1.6 Place of inspection (see 15.2),
Electrical Conductors and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B01.07 on
4.1.7 Package size and type (see 16.1), and
Conductors of Light Metals.
4.1.8 Special package marking, if required (see 16.4).
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published October 2016. Originally
approved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as B230/B230M – 07
(2012). DOI: 10.1520/B0230_B0230M-07R16.
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TABLE 1 Tensile Strength and Elongation Requirements
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Elongation in 10 in., min
Tensil
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Designation: B230/B230M − 07 (Reapproved 2012) B230/B230M − 07 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Specification for
1
Aluminum 1350–H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B230/B230M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers aluminum 1350–H19 (extra hard) round wire for electrical purposes.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values in each system are not exact
equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result
in nonconformance with the specification.
1.2.1 For density, resistivity, and temperature, the values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
NOTE 1—Prior to 1975 aluminum 1350 was designated EC aluminum.
NOTE 2—The aluminum and temper designations conform to ANSI H35.1/H35.1M. Aluminum 1350 corresponds to UNS A91350 in accordance with
Practice E527.
NOTE 3—For definitions of terms found in this specification relating to uninsulated electrical conductors see Terminology B354.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on the date of material purchase form a part of this specification to the extent
referenced herein.
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B233 Specification for Aluminum 1350 Drawing Stock for Electrical Purposes
B354 Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors
B557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products
B557M Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and Cast Aluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy Products (Metric)
B830 Specification for Uniform Test Methods and Frequency
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the Unified Numbering System (UNS)
2.3 ANSI Standard:
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ANSI H35.1 American National Standard for Alloy and Temper Designations Systems for Aluminum
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ANSI H35.1M American National Standard for Alloy and Temper Systems for Aluminum [Metric]
2.4 NIST Document:
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NBS Handbook 100 Handbook 100–Copper Copper Wire Tables
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 lot—a group of production units, up to 30 000 lb [15 000 kg] of mass, of one type and size of wire, which was produced
during the same time period, under similar production conditions, and is presented for acceptance at the same time (Explanatory
Note 1 and Note 2).
3.1.2 production unit—a coil, reel, spool, or other package of wire that represents a single usable length.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 on Electrical Conductors and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B01.07 on Conductors
of Light Metals.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2012Oct. 1, 2016. Published November 2012October 2016. Originally approved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in 20072012
as B230/B230M – 07.B230/B230M – 07 (2012). DOI: 10.1520/B0230_B0230M-07R12. 10.1520/B0230_B0230M-07R16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
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3.1.3 sample—the production unit or units from which a test specimen or specimens has been removed, and which is considered
to have properties representative of the lot.
3.1.4 specimen—a length of wire removed for test purposes.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 Quantity of each size,
4.1.2 Wire size (see 11.1 and Table 1 or Table 2),
4.1.3 Special tensi
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