ASTM B301/B301M-13

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 1/2 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. Within the text, SI units are shown in brackets. 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: 30-Sep-2013
• 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-08 - Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM B301/B301M-13(2020) - Standard Specification for Free-Cutting Copper Rod, Bar, Wire, and Shapes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2020
• 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-Oct-2013
• Referred By: ASTM B250/B250M-19 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: B301/B301M −13
Standard Specification 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.
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1. Scope* Tellurium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)
E478 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of CopperAlloys
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for free-
cutting copper rod, bar, wire, and shapes of UNS Alloy Nos.
3. General Requirements
C14500, C14510, C14520, C14700, and C18700, suitable for
3.1 The following sections of Specifications B249/B249M
high-speed screw machine work or for general applications.
or B250/B250M constitute a part of this specification:
1.2 Typically, product made to this specification is furnished
3.1.1 Terminology,
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as straight lengths. Sizes ⁄2 in. [12 mm] and under may be
3.1.2 Materials and Manufacture,
furnished in coils when requested.
3.1.3 Dimensions and Permissible Variations,
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
3.1.4 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance,
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within
3.1.5 Sampling,
the text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in
3.1.6 Number of Tests and Retests,
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.1.7 Specimen Preparation,
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.1.8 Test Methods,
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.1.9 Inspection,
with the standard.
3.1.10 Significance of Numerical Limits,
3.1.11 Rejection and Rehearing,
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.12 Certification,
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3.1.13 Test Reports,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.14 Packaging and Package Marking, and
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
3.1.15 Supplementary Requirements.
Materials
B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements for
3.2 In addition, when a section with a title identical to that
Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and
referenced in 3.1 appears in this specification, it contains
Forgings
additional requirements which supplement those appearing in
B250/B250M Specification for General Requirements for
Specifications B249/B249M or B250/B250M.
Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
4. Ordering Information
B950 Guide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product
Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys
4.1 Include the following specified choices when placing
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
orders for products under this specification, as applicable:
terials
4.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,
E121 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-
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
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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,
Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings.
4.1.7 How furnished: straight lengths, coils, or reels,
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published November 2013. Originally
4.1.8 Length (Section 9.3),
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as B301/B301M – 08.
4.1.9 Total length, or number of pieces of each size,
DOI: 10.1520/B0301_B0301M-13.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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B301/B301M − 13
4.1.10 Total weight of each size, and following electrical requirements, when tested in accordance
4.1.11 Intended application. with Test Method B193, at a temperature of 68°F [20°C].
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UNS No. Resistivity, max,Ω,g/m Conductivity, min, % IACS
4.2 The following options are available but may not be
included unless specified at the time of placing of the order
C14500 0.180 33 85.0
when required:
C14520 0.204 37 75.0
C14700 0.170 30 90.0
4.2.1 Certification (Specifications B249/B249M or B250/
C18700 0.170 30 90.0
B250M),
4.2.2 Mill Test Reports (Specificat
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Designation: B301/B301M − 08 B301/B301M − 13
Standard Specification for
1
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*
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.
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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 SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text,
SI units are shown in brackets. 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and Forgings
B250/B250M Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Copper Alloy Wire
E8B950 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic MaterialsGuide for Editorial Procedures and Form of Product
Specifications for Copper and Copper Alloys
E8ME8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials [Metric] (Withdrawn 2008)
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E121 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Tellurium Alloys (Withdrawn 2010)
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
3. General Requirements
3.1 The following sections of Specifications B249/B249M or B250/B250M constitute a part of this specification.: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,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B05 on Copper and Copper Alloys and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B05.02 on Rod, Bar,
Wire, Shapes and Forgings.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008Oct. 1, 2013. Published May 2008November 2013. Originally approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 20042008 as
B301/B301M – 04.B301/B301M – 08. DOI: 10.1520/B0301_B0301M-08.10.1520/B0301_B0301M-13.
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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’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.1.14 Packaging and Package Marking, and
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 B249/B249M or B250/B250M.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Include the following information in orders for products:specified choices when placing orders for products under this
specification, as applicable:
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 p
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