ASTM B 889 : 1998

CONTAINED IN VOL 02.03, 2001 Covers solid hard-drawn aluminium wire that is manufactured for electrical applications. Products manufactured to comply with this standard will also agree with IEC 60889. Gives requirements in metric units.

1.1 This specification covers solid hard-drawn aluminum wire manufactured for electrical applications.

1.2 This specification contains requirements that are not in accordance with Specification B230.

1.3 This specification is a North American harmonized document. (Canada, Mexico, and the United States).

1.4 Products manufactured in compliance with this standard will also be in agreement with IEC 889.

1.5 This specification sets forth requirements in metric units.

1.6 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portion, Section 13, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.