ASTM B1019-21
Standard Test Method for Determination of Surface Oxides on Copper Rod<brk/>(for Electrical Purposes)
| Standard number: | ASTM B1019-21 |
| Released: | 01.10.2021 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Section: | 02.01 |
| Keywords: | copper rod; oxide thickness; subsurface oxides; uniform surface oxides; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM B1019 |
1.1 This specification established a quantitative, laboratory conducted, electrolytic reduction method to determine the thickness of surface copper oxide films on copper rod produced to Specification B49 for further fabrication into electrical conductors.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.