This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Designation: B187/B187M − 20

Standard Specification for

Copper, Bus Bar, Rod, and Shapes and General Purpose
Rod, Bar, and Shapes1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B187/B187M; 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* system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to

1.1 This specification2 establishes the requirements for cop- ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
per conductor bar, rod, and shapes for electrical (bus) applica- used independently of the other, and values from the two
tions and rod, bar, and shapes for general applications. systems shall not be combined.
NOTE 1—Material for hot forging will be found in Specification
1.1.1 The products for electrical (bus) applications shall be B124/B124M.
made from the following coppers:3
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Copper UNS No.3 Reference Designation
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C10100 OFE ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
C10200 OF Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
C10300 OFXLP
C10400, C10500, C10700 OFS
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
C10920, C10930, C10940 — Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C11000 ETP
C11020 FRHC 2. Referenced Documents
C11300, C11400, C11500, STP
C11600 2.1 ASTM Standards:4
C12000 DLP B124/B124M Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy
1.1.1.1 The product may be furnished from any copper Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes
listed unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase B170 Specification for Oxygen-Free Electrolytic Copper—
order. Refinery Shapes
1.2 The product for general applications shall be made from B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
any of the coppers in 1.1.1 or the following coppers: Materials
B216 Specification for Tough-Pitch Fire-Refined Copper—
Copper UNS No.3 Reference Designation
Refinery Shapes
C10800 OFLP B224 Classification of Coppers
C12200 DHP
B249/B249M Specification for General Requirements for
1.2.1 The product may be furnished from any copper listed Wrought Copper and Copper-Alloy Rod, Bar, Shapes and
above unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase Forgings
order. Other coppers may be used upon agreement between the B577 Test Methods for Detection of Cuprous Oxide (Hydro-
supplier and purchaser. gen Embrittlement Susceptibility) in Copper
1.3 Units—The values stated in either inch-pound units or B601 Classification for Temper Designations for Copper and
SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the Copper Alloys—Wrought and Cast
text, SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each B846 Terminology for Copper and Copper Alloys
B900 Practice for Packaging of Copper and Copper Alloy
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Mill Products for U.S. Government Agencies
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,
E53 Test Method for Determination of Copper in Unalloyed
Bar, Wire, Shapes and Forgings. Copper by Gravimetry
Current edition approved June 1, 2020. Published June 2020. Originally
approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as B187/B187M-19. DOI:
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For ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code applications, see related Specifi- contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
cation SB-187 in Section II of that Code. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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Refer to Practice E527 for an explanation of the Unified Numbering System. the ASTM website.

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E62 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper and 4.1.12 Test Reports; and
Copper Alloys (Photometric Methods) (Withdrawn 2010)5 4.1.13 Packaging and Package Marking.
E255 Practice for Sampling Copper and Copper Alloys for 4.2 Identical sections in this specification supplement the
the Determination of Chemical Composition referenced section.
E478 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper Alloys
E527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys in the 5. Ordering Information
Unified Numbering System (UNS)
5.1 Include the following specified choices when placing
E1004 Test Method for Determining Electrical Conductivity
orders for product under this specification, as applicable:
Using the Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Method
5.1.1 ASTM specification designation and year of issue,;
E2575 Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Copper
5.1.2 Copper UNS No. (see 7.1 and Table 1);
and Copper Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion
5.1.3 Temper required (see 8.1 and Table 2);
2.2 Other Standard: 5.1.4 Dimensions and form;
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code6 5.1.5 When product is ordered for ASME Boiler and Pres-
sure Vessel Code applications (see Section 16);
3. Terminology
5.1.6 Shapes: dimensional tolerances required and agreed
3.1 For definitions of terms related to copper and copper upon (see 13.3);
alloys, refer to Terminology B846. 5.1.7 Quantity: number of pounds, pieces, or footage re-
3.2 Definitions: quired;
3.2.1 bus bar, n—includes material of solid rectangular or 5.1.8 Length: stock or specific (see 13.5); and
square cross section or a solid section with two plane parallel 5.1.9 When material is purchased for agencies of the U.S.
surfaces and round or other simple regularly shaped edges up Government (see Section 12).
to and including 12 in. in width and 0.090 in. and over in 5.2 The following options are available but may not be
thickness. included unless specified at the time of placing of the order
3.2.2 bus conductor stock, n—a bar, rod, or shape of high when required:
conductivity copper used to make electrical conductors. 5.2.1 Heat identification or traceability details required,
3.2.3 bus rod, n—includes solid round and regular polygons 5.2.2 Hydrogen embrittlement test,
of six and eight sides. 5.2.3 Bend test,
5.2.4 Certification,
3.2.4 bus shapes, n—a solid section other than regular rod, 5.2.5 Mill test reports,
bar, plate, sheet, strip, or flat wire, that may be oval, half oval, 5.2.6 Special packaging requirements,
half round, triangular, pentagonal, or of any special cross 5.2.7 Edges other than finished edges (see 6.2.1.2),
section furnished in straight lengths. Shapes shall not include 5.2.8 Edge contours other than square edge (see 13.7), and
tube and pipe or other hollow sections. 5.2.9 Location for the determination of the Rockwell hard-
3.3 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: ness (see 10.2.2).
3.3.1 orange peel, n—the surface roughness resulting from
working metal of large grain size. The surface is similar in 6. Materials and Manufacture
texture to that of the outside surface of an orange. 6.1 Material:
6.1.1 The materials shall conform to the published compo-
4. General Requirements sitional requirements of the Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No.
4.1 The following sections of Specification B249/B249M designation specified in the ordering information.
are a part of this specification: 6.1.2 In the event heat identification or traceability is
4.1.1 Terminology; required, the purchaser shall specify the details desired.
4.1.2 Materials and Manufacture; 6.2 Manufacture:
4.1.3 Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance; 6.2.1 Edges:
4.1.4 Sampling; 6.2.1.1 Bar shall be furnished with finished edges (see 13.7)
4.1.5 Number of Tests and Retests; unless otherwise specified at the time of order placement.
4.1.6 Test Methods; 6.2.1.2 Bar may be furnished with sawed edges and de-
4.1.7 Specimen Preparation; burred corners upon agreement between the manufacturer or
4.1.8 Significance of Numerical Limits; supplier and the purchaser (see 5.2.7).
4.1.9 Inspection;
4.1.10 Rejection and Rehearing; 7. Chemical Composition
4.1.11 Certification;
7.1 The specified copper shall conform to the chemical
requirements prescribed in Table 1.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements
NOTE 1—If the type of silver-bearing copper is not specified (that is whether tough pitch, phosphorized, or oxygen-free), any one of the three types
may be supplied at the option of the manufacturer.
Composition % Maximum (Unless shown as a range or minimum)
Copper Copper Phos- Silver Oxygen Tellurium Tin
UNS No. (Incl. Silver) phorus
C10100 99.99A min B B B B B

C10200 99.95Cmin ... ... 0.0010 ... ...

C10300 99.95Dmin 0.001–0.005 ... ... ... ...
C10400E 99.95Cmin ... 8F 0.0010 ... ...
C10500E 99.95Cmin ... 10F 0.0010 ... ...
C10700E 99.95Cmin ... 25F 0.0010 ... ...
C10800 99.95Dmin 0.005–0.012 ... ... ... ...
C10920 99.90 min ... ... 0.02 ... ...
C10930 99.90 min ... 13F 0.02 ... ...
C10940 99.90 min ... 25F 0.02 ... ...
G
C11000 99.90 min ... ... ... ...
G
C11020 99.90 min ... ... ... ...
C11300H 99.90 min ... 8F G
... ...
C11400H 99.90 min ... 10F G
... ...
C11500H 99.90 min ... 16F G
... ...
C11600H 99.90 min ... 25F G
... ...
C12000 99.90 min 0.004–0.012 ... ... ... ...
C12200 99.90 min 0.015–0.040 ... ... ... ...
A
Copper value is determined by the difference between the impurity total and 100 %. The copper value is exclusive of Ag.
B
Impurity maximums in ppm of C10100 shall be: antimony 4, arsenic 5, bismuth 1, cadmium 1, iron 10, lead 5, manganese 0.5, nickel 10, oxygen 5, phosphorus 3,
selenium 3, silver 25, sulfur 15, tellurium 2, tin 2, and zinc 1.
C
Copper value is determined by the difference between the impurity total and 100 %.
D
Copper (includes silver) + phosphorus, min.
E
C10400, C10500, and C10700 are oxygen-free coppers with the addition of a specified amount of silver. The compositions of these alloys are equivalent to C10200 plus
the intentional addition of silver.
F
Values are minimum silver in Troy ounces per Avoidupois ton (1 oz/ton is equivalent to 0.0034 %).
G
Oxygen and trace elements may vary depending on the process.
H
C11300, C11400, C11500, and C11600 are electrolytic tough-pitch copper with silver additions. The compositions of these alloys are equivalent to C11000 plus the
intentional addition of silver.

8. Temper 10.1.1 The bars and rod shall conform to the tensile, yield,
8.1 Tempers available under this specification and as de- and elongation requirements of Table 2.
scribed in Classification B601 are as follows: 10.1.1.1 For shapes, the tensile requirements (if any) shall
be by agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
Temper Designation
Standard Former 10.2 Rockwell Hardness:
O60 soft anneal
10.2.1 Rockwell hardness tests offer a quick and convenient
H02 half hard method of checking copper of any temper for general confor-
H04 hard mity to the requirements of tensile strength. The approximate
Rockwell hardness values for the specified tempers are given in
9. Physical Property Requirements
Table 2 for general information and assistance in testing.
9.1 Electrical Resistivity—Bar, rod, and shapes of alloys 10.2.2 When specified at the time of order and as agreed to
Copper UNS Nos. C10100, C10200, C10300, C10400, by the purchaser and supplier or manufacturer, the location for
C10500, C10700, C10920, C10930, C10940, C11000, C11020, the determination of the Rockwell hardness may be specified.
C11300, C11400, C11500, C11600, and C12000 shall conform
to the electrical resistivity limits prescribed in Table 2 for 11. Performance Requirements
specified copper, temper, form, and size when determined in 11.1 Bending Requirements:
accordance with Test Method B193. 11.1.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order, for
9.2 Electrical Resistivity—Unless otherwise specified in the bar, bus bar, flat wire, and rod, test specimens shall withstand
contract or ordering information, the manufacturer has the being bent cold (right way bend) through an angle as specified
option of using Test Method E1004 to determine conformance in Table 2 for the specified temper and size without fracture on
to the electrical resistivity limits prescribed in Table 2 for the outside of the bent portion and with no evidence of slivers,
Copper UNS Nos. C10100, C10200, C10300, C10400, cracks, orange peel, or similar surface defects being visible to
C10500, C10700, C10920, C10930, C10940, C11000, C11020, the unaided eye.
C11300, C11400, C11500, C11600, and C12000. In case of 11.1.2 The bend shall be made on a radius equal to the
dispute, Test Method B193 shall be used. minimum cross-sectional dimension of the specimen, and this
dimension shall be radial to the bend.
10. Mechanical Property Requirements 11.1.3 The axis of the bend shall be at an angle of 90° to the
10.1 Tensile Requirements: direction of rolling, drawing, or extrusion (right way bend).

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TABLE 2 Mechanical (All Alloys) and Electrical RequirementsA (Conductor Alloys Only)
Yield
Tensile
Temper Strength,
Strength, Electrical Resistivity,E Max, Ω·g/m2 at 20 °C [68 °F]
Designation ksi, [MPa]
ksi, [MPa]B
MinC
C10200,
C10400,
C10500,
Elongation
C10700, Rockwell
in 4 ×
C10920, Hardness
Diameter or Diameter Bend
C10930, F Scale,
Distance Between or Test
Standard Former Min Max Min C10100 C10940, C10300 C12000 60-kg
Parallel Surfaces, Thickness Angle of
C11000, Load,
in. of Bend °
C11020, 1⁄16-in.
Specimen
C11300, Ball
Min. %D
C11400,
C11500,
C11600
O60 Soft Rod and bar:
anneal
All sizes 28 [195] 37 [255] 8 [55]C 25 180 0.15176 0.153 28 0.156 14 0.16661 50 max
H04 Hard Rod:
Up to 3⁄8 [10] incl. 45 [310] 60 [410] — 12 120 0.15585 0.157 37 0.15940 0.17031 —
Over 3⁄8 [10] to 40 [275] 55 [380] — 12 120 0.15585 0.15737 0.15940 0.17031 80 min
1 [25] incl.
Over 1 [25] to 35 [240] 50 [345] — 15 120 0.15585 0.15737 0.15940 0.17031 75 min
2 [50] incl. ······
Over 2 [50] to 33 [230] 48 [330] — 15 120 0.15425 0.15577 0.15940 0.17031 65 min
3 [75] incl.
Over 3 [75] 30 [205] 48 [330] — 15 120 0.15425 0.15577 0.15940 0.17031 —
Bar:
H02 Half Up to 3⁄8 [10] incl. 37.5 [260] 50 [345] — 10 120 0.15585 0.15737 0.15940 0.17031 80 min
Hard thickness and up
to 4 [110] incl.
in width
All other sizes 33 [230] 50 [345] — 15 120 0.15425 0.15577 0.15940 0.17031 65 min
F
Channels, angles Not — 15 — 0.15425 0.15577 0.17031 —
and shapes establishedF
A
See 9.1.
B
ksi = 1000 psi.
C
Light-straightening operation is permitted.
D
In any case, a minimum gage length of 1 in. shall be used.
E
See Appendix X1.
F
Special agreement shall be made between the manufacturer or supplier and the purchaser.

11.1.4 Edgewise and wrong way bend test requirements for 11.3.1 When specified in the contract or purchase order,
bar or bus bar shall be by agreement between the manufacturer Copper UNS Nos. C10100, C10200, C10300, C10400,
or supplier and the purchaser. C10500, C10700, C10800, and C12000 shall pass the em-
11.2 Microscopical Examination: brittlement test described in Procedure B, Microscopical Ex-
11.2.1 Copper UNS Nos. C10100, C10200, C10300, amination of Thermally Treated Specimens, in Test Methods
C10400, C10500, C10700, C10800, and C12000 shall be B577.
substantially free of cuprous oxide as determined by Procedure 11.3.2 In case of dispute, testing shall be in accordance with
A, Microscopical Examination, of Test Methods B577. Procedure C, Closed Bend Test, of Test Methods B577.
11.2.2 In lieu of the Microscopic examination for copper
C10100, C10200, C10300, C10400, C10500, C10700, C10800 12. Orders for U.S. Government Agencies
the manufacturer has the option to determine the actual oxygen 12.1 Orders for agencies of the U.S. Government shall
content of the copper in the final size. If the oxygen level is conform to the special government requirements stipulated in
equal to or less than 10 ppm, then it is considered free of the Supplemental Requirements section.
cuprous oxide. For Copper C12000 when phosphorus content
is within the specification (0.004 and 0.012 %) it should be 13. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
considered substantially free of cuprous oxide. In case of
dispute, testing shall be in accordance with Test Method 13.1 The dimensions and tolerances for material manufac-
E2575. tured under this specification shall be as specified in the
11.2.3 In case of dispute, testing shall be in accordance with following tables:
Procedure C, Closed Bend Test, of Test Methods B577. 13.2 Diameter or Distance Between Parallel Surfaces:
11.3 Embrittlement Test: 13.2.1 Rod: Round, Hexagonal, Octagonal—See Table 3.

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TABLE 3 Diameter Tolerances for Cold-Drawn Rod (H04 and O60 Tempers)
Diameter or Distance Between Tolerances, Plus and Minus,A in. [mm]
Parallel Surfaces, in. [mm] Round Hexagonal or Octagonal
Up to 0.150 [3.8] incl. 0.0013 [0.035] 0.0025 [0.06]
Over 0.150 [3.8] to 0.500 [12] incl 0.0015 [0.04] 0.003 [0.08]
Over 0.500 [12] to 1.00 [25] incl. 0.002 [0.05] 0.004 [0.10]
Over 1.00 [25] to 2.00 [50] incl. 0.0025 [0.06] 0.005 [0.13]
Over 2.00 [50] 0.15B 0.30B
A
When tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given.
B
Percent of specified diameter or distance between parallel surfaces expressed to the nearest 0.001 in. [0.025 mm].

TABLE 4 Thickness Tolerances for Drawn or Rolled Rectangular and Square Bar Plus and Minus,A in. [mm]
Width, in. [mm]
Thickness 2 [50] Over 2 [50] Over 4 [100] Over 8 [200]
and Under to 4 [100] incl. to 8 [200] incl. to 12 [300] incl.
Up to 0.500 [13], incl. 0.003 [0.08] 0.004 [0.10] 0.0045 [0.11] 0.0055 [0.14]
Over 0.500 [13] to 1.000 [25], incl. 0.004 [0.10] 0.0045 [0.11] 0.005 [0.13] 0.006 [0.15]
Over 1.000 [25] to 2.000 [50], incl. 0.0045 [0.11] 0.005 [0.13] 0.006 [0.15] ...
A
When tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given.

TABLE 5 Thickness Tolerances for Sawed Edge, Deburred Corner Rectangular and Square Bar,
Plus and Minus,A in. [mm] for Widths Given in Inches [mm]
Over 2 [50] to 4 Over 4 [100] to 8 Over 8 [200] to 12
Thickness 2 [50] and Under incl.
[100] incl. [200] incl. [300] incl.
Up to 0.250 [6], incl. 0.0025 [0.06] 0.003 [0.08] 0.0035 [0.09] 0.005 [0.13]
Over 0.250 [6] 0.003 [0.08] 0.004 [0.10] 0.0045 [0.11] 0.005 [0.13]
to 0.375 [10] incl.
Over 0.375 [10] 0.0035 [0.09] 0.0045 [0.11] 0.005 [0.13] 0.006 [0.15]
to 0.500 [13] incl.
Over 0.500 [13] 0.0055 [0.14] 0.0055 [0.14] 0.0055 [0.14] 0.007 [0.18]
to 0.750 [19] incl.
Over 0.750 [19] 0.007 [0.18] 0.007 [0.18] 0.007 [0.18] 0.009 [0.23]
to 1.000 [25] incl.
Over 1.000 [25] 0.015 [0.38] 0.020 [0.50] 0.022 [0.55] 0.025 [0.60]
to 1.500 [38] incl.
Over 1.500 [38] 0.020 [0.50] 0.024 [0.60] 0.026 [0.65] 0.030 [0.75]
to 2.000 [50] incl.
A
When tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given.

TABLE 6 Width Tolerances for Drawn or Rolled Rectangular and TABLE 8 Length Tolerances for Rod, Bar, and Shapes (Full-
Square Bar Length Pieces Specific and Stock Lengths
Tolerances, Plus and Minus,A with or without Ends)
Width, in. [mm]
in. [mm] Tolerances, All Plus, in. [mm]
2 [50] and under 0.008 [0.2] Length Classification (Applicable Only to
Over 2 [50] to 4 [100], incl. 0.012 [0.3] Full-Length Pieces)
Over 4 [100] to 12 [310] incl. 0.30B Specific lengths
A
When tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given. Up to 6 ft. [1800 mm] 18⁄ [3]
B
Percent of specified width expressed to the nearest 0.001 in. [0.01 mm]. Over 6 to 15 ft. [1800 to 4500 mm] 14⁄ [6]
Over 15 ft. [4500 mm] 1⁄2 [13]

Specific lengths with ends 1 [25]

Stock lengths with or without ends 1 [25]
TABLE 7 Width Tolerances for Sawed Edge with Deburred Corner
Rectangular and Square Bar, Plus and Minus, in. [mm]A
Width, in. [mm]
Thickness 13.2.2.2 Width Tolerances for Rectangular and Square
12 [300] and under incl. Over 12 [300]
Up to 1.500 [40], incl ⁄ [0.8]
1 32 ⁄ [1.6]
1 16 Bar—See Table 6 for rolled or drawn edges and Table 7 for
Over 1.500 [40] 1⁄16 [1.6] 1⁄16 [1.6] sawed edges with deburred corners.
A
When tolerances are specified as all plus or all minus, double the values given. 13.3 Shapes—The dimensional tolerances of shapes shall be
as agreed upon by the manufacturer or supplier and the
13.2.2 Bar: Rectangular and Square: purchaser and shall be specified in the order.
13.2.2.1 Thickness Tolerances for Rectangular and Square 13.4 Coils—The coil size shall be as agreed upon between
Bar—See Table 4 for rolled or drawn edges and Table 5 for the manufacturer or supplier and the purchaser and shall be
sawed edges with deburred corners. specified in the order.

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TABLE 9 Schedule of Lengths (Specific and Stock) with Ends
Diameter or Distance
Shortest
Between Parallel Surfaces Maximum Permissible
Rectangular Bar Nominal Length, Permissible
for Round Hexagonal, Weight of Ends, % of
Area,A in2 [mm2] ft [mm] LengthB % of
Octagonal Rod and Nominal Length Lot Weight
Square Bar, in. [mm]
⁄ [13]
12 0.250 [160] and under 6 to 14 75 20
and under [1800 to 4300] incl.
Over 1⁄2 to 1 Over 0.250 to 1 6 to 14 70 30
[13 to 25] incl. [160 to 650] incl. [1800 to 4300] incl.
Over 1 to 11⁄2 Over 1 to 2.25 6 to 12 60 40
[25 to 40] incl. [650 to 1450] incl. [1800 to 3600] incl.
Over 11⁄2 to 2 Over 2.25 to 4 6 to 12 50 45
[40 to 50] incl. [1450 to 2600] incl. [1800 to 3600] incl.
Over 2 to 3 Over 4 to 9 6 to 10 40 50
[50 to 75] incl. [2600 to 5000] incl. [1800 to 3000] incl.
A
Width times thickness, disregarding any rounded corner or edges.
B
Expressed to the nearest 1⁄2 ft [100 mm].

TABLE 10 Straightness Tolerances Applicable to Any 13.7.1 Angles—All polygonal sections shall have substan-
Longitudinal Surface or Edge tially exact angles and sharp corners.
Maximum 13.7.2 Square Corners—Unless otherwise specified in the
Portion of Total Length
Curvature
(Depth of Arc),
in Which Depth of Arc contract or purchase order, bar shall be finished with commer-
Is Measured, in. [mm]
in. [mm] cially square corners with the maximum permissible radius
Rod ⁄ [13]
12 120 [3000] shown in Table 11.
Shapes ⁄ [13]
12 72 [1800] 13.7.3 Rounded Corners—When specified in the contract or
Bar (except half hard rectangular bar 1⁄4 [6] 60 [1500]
listed in following line) purchase order, bar may be finished with corners rounded as
Half hard rectangular bar 1⁄8 to 5⁄8 in. ⁄ [3]
18 96 [2400] shown in Fig. 1 to a quarter circle with a radius as shown in
[3 to 15 mm] incl., in thickness, Table 12. The tolerance on the radius shall be 625 %.
having widths ranging from
2 to 6 in. [50 to 150], incl. 13.7.4 Rounded Edge—When specified in the contract or
purchase order, bar may be finished with edges rounded as
shown in Fig. 2, with a radius of curvature as shown in Table
TABLE 11 Radius for Square Corners 13.
Maximum Radius Permissible for 13.7.5 Full Rounded Edge—When specified in the contract
Specified Thickness, in. [mm]
Square Corners, in. [mm] or purchase order, bar may be finished with substantially
Up to 3⁄16 [5] incl. ⁄ [0.4]
1 64
uniform round edges, the radius of curvature being approxi-
Over 3⁄16 to 1 [5 to 25] incl. ⁄ [0.8]
1 32

Over 1 [25] 1⁄16 [1.6]

mately one half the thickness of the product as shown in Fig.
3, but in no case to exceed one half the thickness of the product
by more than 25 %.
13.7.6 Shapes—Products with edge or corner contours other
13.5 Length: than described in 13.7.1 – 13.7.5 are classified as shapes.
13.5.1 Specified Length—When exact lengths are ordered,
the lengths shall be not less than the ordered length and shall NOTE 2—For the purpose of determining conformance with the dimen-
sional requirements prescribed in this specification, any measured value
not exceed it by more than the amount specified in Table 8. outside the specified limiting values for any dimension may be cause for
13.5.2 Stock Lengths—For material ordered in stock rejection.
lengths, full-length pieces shall be not less than the designated
length and shall not exceed it by more than 1 in. Short lengths 14. Specimen Preparation
may be included as prescribed in Table 9. 14.1 Microscopical Examination—Specimen preparation
13.6 Straightness—Unless otherwise specified in the con- shall be in accordance with Procedure A of Test Methods B577.
tract or purchase order, the material shall be supplied in straight
lengths. The deviation from absolute straightness of any
longitudinal surface or edge shall not exceed the limitations
prescribed in Table 10.
13.6.1 To determine compliance with this section, rod and
bar shall, in case of disagreement, be checked by the following
method:
13.6.1.1 Place the rod or bar on a level table so that the arc
or departure from straightness is horizontal. Measure the
maximum depth of arc to the nearest 1⁄32 in. [0.8 mm] using a
steel scale and a straight edge. NOTE 1—The arc shall not necessarily be tangent at points, A, but the
product shall be commercially free from sharp, rough, or projecting edges.
13.7 Edge Contours: FIG. 1 Rounded Corners

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TABLE 12 Radius for Rounded Corners
Nominal Radius of Corners, in. [mm]
Specified Thickness, For Widths Up
in. [mm] For Widths More
to and Including NOTE 1—The arc shall not necessarily be tangent at points, A, but shall
Than 2× Thickness
2× Thickness be substantially symmetrical with the axis of the product, and the product
Up to 1⁄8 [2], incl. ⁄
1 64 [0.4] full rounded edges as shall be commercially free from sharp, rough, or projecting edges.
given in 13.7.5 FIG. 3 Full Rounded Edge
Over ⁄ to ⁄ [2 to 6],
18 3 16 ⁄
1 32 [0.8] 1⁄32 [0.8]

incl.
Over 3⁄16 to 1 [6 to 25], ⁄
1 16 [1.6] ⁄
1 16 [1.6] of published methods, some of which may no longer be viable,
incl. which along with others not listed, may be used subject to
Over 1 [25] ⁄ [3]
18 ⁄ [3]
18
agreement.
Element ASTM Test Method
Copper E53
Phosphorus E62
Selenium Refer to Annex, Specification B216
Silver E478
Tellurium Refer to Annex, Specification B216
15.2.1 For Copper No. C10100, refer to the Annex of
Specification B170 for test methods.
NOTE 1—The arc shall be substantially symmetrical with the axis of the
product. The corners, A, will usually be sharp, but shall not have rough or 15.2.2 Test method(s) for the determination of element(s)
projecting edges. resulting from contractual or purchaser order agreement shall
FIG. 2 Rounded Edge be as agreed upon between the manufacturer or supplier and
the purchaser.
TABLE 13 Radius for Rounded Edge
16. Certification
Nominal Radius of Tolerance on Radius,
Specified Thickness,
in. [mm]
Rounded Edge, Plus and Minus, 16.1 When product is ordered to meet the requirements of
in. [mm] in. [mm] the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, the certification
Up to ⁄ [5], incl.
3 16 11⁄4 × thickness 1⁄2 × thickness

Over 3⁄16 [5] 11⁄4 × thickness 1⁄4 × thickness requirements of Specification B249/B249M are mandatory.
17. Keywords
17.1 bar; bus bar; copper; electrical conductors; embrittle-
15. Test Methods ment test; rod; shapes; UNS No. C10100; UNS No. C10200;
UNS No. C10300; UNS No. C10400; UNS No. C10500; UNS
15.1 Refer to Specification B249/B249M for the appropriate No. C10700; UNS No. C10920; UNS No. C10930; UNS No.
mechanical test method. C10940; UNS No. C11000; UNS No. C11020; UNS No.
15.2 In cases of disagreement, test methods for chemical C11300; UNS No. C11400; UNS No. C11500; UNS No.
analysis shall be subject to agreement between the manufac- C11600; UNS No. C10800; UNS No. C12000; UNS No.
turer or supplier and the purchaser. The following table is a list C12200

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

The following supplementary requirements shall apply only when specified by the purchaser in the
inquiry, contract, or order, for agencies of the U.S. Government.

S1. Referenced Documents MIL-STD-105 Sampling Procedures and Table for Inspec-
S1.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on date tion by Attributes
of material purchase form a part of this specification to the MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
extent referenced herein: S1.1.3 Military Specification:7
NOTE 3—MIL-C-3993, Packaging of Copper and Copper-Base Alloy
S1.1.1 Federal Standards:7
Mill Products, has been withdrawn and replaced by Practice B900.
Fed. Std. No. 102 Preservation, Packaging and Packing
Levels S2. Quality Assurance
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
Fed. Std. No. 185 Identification Marking of Copper and S2.1 Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci-
Copper-Base Alloy Mill Products fied in the contract or purchase order, the manufacturer is
S1.1.2 Military Standards:7 responsible for the performance of all inspection and test
requirements specified. Except as otherwise specified in the
contract or purchase order, the manufacturer may use his own
7
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purchaser at the time the order is placed. The purchaser shall S4.1.2 Civil Agencies—The requirements of Fed. Std. No.
have the right to perform any of the inspections or tests set 102 shall be referenced for definitions of the various levels of
forth when such inspections and tests are deemed necessary to packaging protection.
ensure that the material conforms to prescribed requirements. S4.2 Marking:
S3. Identification Marking S4.2.1 Military Agencies—In addition to any special mark-
ing required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
S3.1 All material shall be properly marked for identification
shipment shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 185 except that the ASTM
specification number and the alloy number shall be used. S4.2.2 Civil Agencies—In addition to any special marking
required by the contract or purchase order, marking for
S4. Preparation for Delivery shipment shall be in accordance with Fed. Std. No. 123.
S4.1 Preservation, Packaging, Packing:
S4.1.1 Military Agencies—The material shall be separated
by size, composition, grade or class and shall be preserved and
packaged, Level A or B as specified in the contract or purchase
order, in accordance with the requirements of Practice B900.

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. RESISTIVITY

TABLE X1.1 Resistivity Relationships

Conductivity at
101.0 100.0 99.37 98.40 98.35 98.16 97.40 96.16 92.20
68 °F, %
2
Ω·g/m 0.151 76 0.153 28 0.15425 0.155 77 0.15585 0.156 14 0.157 37 0.159 40 0.16661
Ω·lb/mile2 866.53 875.20 880.75 889.42 889.88 891.60 898.55 910.15 951.31
Ω·cmil/ft 10.268 10.371 10.437 10.539 10.54 10.565 10.648 10.785 11.273
Ω·mm2/m 0.017 070 0.017 241 0.017350 0.017 521 0.017530 0.017 564 0.017 701 0.017 930 .018740
µΩ·in. 0.672 07 0.678 79 0.68309 0.689 81 0.69018 0.691 51 0.696 90 0.705 90 0.73782
µΩ·cm 1.7070 1.7241 1.7350 1.7521 1.7530 1.7564 1.7701 1.7930 1.8740

X1.1 “Resistivity” is used in place of “conductivity.” The subject is contained in NBS Handbook 100 of the National
value of 0.153 28 Ω·g ⁄m2 at 20 °C [68 °F] is the international Institute of Standards and Technology.8 Relationships that may
standard for the resistivity of annealed copper equal to 100 % be useful in connection with the values of resistivity prescribed
conductivity. This term means that a wire 1 m in length and in this specification are as shown in Table X1.1, each column
weighing 1 g would have a resistance of 0.153 28 Ω. This is containing equivalent expressions at 20 °C [68 °F]:
equivalent to a resistivity value of 875.20 Ω·lb/mile2, which
signifies the resistance of a wire 1 mile in length weighing 1 lb.
It is also equivalent, for example, to 1.7241 µΩ/cm of length of 8
Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B187/B187M – 20) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved June 1, 2020).

(1) Added UNS Designation C11020 to 1.1.1, Table 1, Table 2,

9.1, 9.2, and 17.

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B187/B187M – 16) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 15, 2019).

(1) Added 5.2.9 to the Ordering Information.

(2) Added 10.2.2 to allow for specifying the location for
determining the Rockwell hardness as an option.

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B187/B187M – 15) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2016).

(1) Revised 15.2.

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(B187/B187M – 11) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2015).

(1) Corrected Temper Designation in Table 10.

Committee B05 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (B187 – 06)
that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2011).

(1) All references to MIL C 3993 for Packaging of Copper and (5) In Table 2 no mechanical values have been changed.
Copper-Base Alloy Mill Products have been replaced by However, for Bar the temper H02 has replaced H04 since H02
Practice B900. more accurately describes those required values and conforms
(2) The option has been given in Section 9.2 to use Test to similar values found in B152.
Method E1004 in addition to Test Method B193. (6) Added references to Practice B900 and Test Method E2575
(3) Section 11.2.2 has been added to allow the analysis of to Section 2.
oxygen content directly as an alternative to Test Method A. (7) Added new resistivity relationship values to non-mandatory
(4) Resistivity limits have been established for C12000 in information in Appendix.
Table 2.

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