1、Designation: B941 10Standard Specification forHeat Resistant Aluminum-Zirconium Alloy Wire for ElectricalPurposes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B941; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of
2、 last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers heat resistant aluminum-zirconium alloy round wire for electrical purposes. There is afamil
3、y of aluminum-zirconium alloys that are used for heat-resistance (i.e. resist annealing), which differ by zirconiumcontent, tensile strength, electrical conductivity, and maximumuse temperature. This standard covers one currently commer-cially applicable alloy from this family.1.2 The values stated
4、in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. I
5、t is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents of the issue in effect on thedate of material purchase form a part of t
6、his specification to theextent referenced herein.2.2 ASTM Standards:2B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical ConductorMaterialsB557 Test Methods for Tension Testing Wrought and CastAluminum- and Magnesium-Alloy ProductsB830 Specification for Uniform Test Methods and Fre-quency3. Terminology3.
7、1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 lota group of production units, up to 30 000 1b 15000 kg of mass, of one type and size of wire, which wasproduced during the same time period, under similar produc-tion conditions, and. is presented for acceptance at the sametime (Explanatory No
8、tes 1 and 2).3.1.2 production unita coil, reel, spool, or other packageof wire that represents a single usable length.3.1.3 samplethe production unit(s) from which a testspecimen(s) has been removed, and which is considered tohave properties representative of the lot.3.1.4 specimena length of wire r
9、emoved for test purposes.4. Ordering Information4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall includethe following information:4.1.1 Quantity of each size,4.1.2 Wire size (see 11.1 and 11.2),4.1.3 Special tension test, if required (see 6.1, 6.2 and 7.1),4.1.4 Frequency of bending test (see
10、8.1 and 14.7),4.1.5 Special jointing procedures, if permitted (see 12.1),4.1.6 Place of inspection (see 16.2),4.1.7 Package size and type (see 17.1),4.1.8 Special package marking, if required (see 17.4).5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 The aluminum wire shall be made from drawing stock.The rod shall
11、have properties such that once drawn into wire,the wire properties set forth in Table 1 are met.5.2 The wire shall be aluminum-zirconium alloy of suchquality and purity that the finished product shall have theproperties and characteristics prescribed in this specification,including tensile, elongati
12、on, heat resistance properties, bend-ing properties, and electrical resistivity. Chemical analysis of aspecific alloy is not a requirement of this specification unlessdefinite agreement is reached between the manufacturer andthe purchaser on individual orders.1This specification is under the jurisdi
13、ction of ASTM Committee B01 onElectrical Conductors and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B01.07 onConductors of Light Metals.Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2010. Published November 2010. DOI:10.1520/B0941-10.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orconta
14、ct ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6. Tensile Properties6.
15、1 Tensile Strength and ElongationThe wire shall con-form to the tensile strength and elongation requirements setforth in Table 1 (Explanatory Note 3).6.2 When requested by the purchaser, tension tests shall bemade of specimens of wire containing joints made in thedrawing stock or in the wire prior t
16、o final drawing. Such testsshall indicate tensile strengths not less than 90 % of the valuesfor individual tests shown in Section 6.1.7. Heat Resistance7.1 Heat resistance tests (see section 14.4) shall indicatestrengths not less than 90 % of the values for individual testsshown in Table 1. For the
17、smallest size group, heat resistancevalues shall not be less than 90 % of the minimum strengthspecification. (Explanatory Note 5).8. Wrap Test8.1 The wire shall be free of brittleness as evidenced by itsability to be coiled or looped at least six times around its owndiameter in a close helix, with o
18、r without a mandrel (seesection 14.7). No fracture shall occur. Slight surface checksshall not constitute cause for rejection.9. Resistivity9.1 Electrical resistivity, determined on samples of drawnwire selected and tested in accordance with Test Method B193,shall not exceed 17.28 V.cmil/ft (0.02873
19、 V.mm2/m) at 20C(68F) (Explanatory Note 4).9.2 Equivalent conductivity; the wire shall meet or exceed60.0 % IACS at 20C (68F).9.3 When resistance measurements are made at tempera-tures other than 20C (68F), corrections shall be based on atemperature coefficient of resistance of 0.0036/C (0.0020/F).(
20、see Table 2.)10. Density10.1 For the purpose of calculating mass, cross-section, andso forth, the density of aluminum-zirconium alloy shall betaken as 2700 kg/m30.0970 Ib/in.3 at 20C 68F.11. Diameter11.1 The diameter of the wire shall be specified in inches tothe nearest 0.0001 in. or the diameter o
21、f the wire shall bespecified in millimeters to the nearest 0.001 mm for wires lessthan 1.000 mm in diameter, and to the nearest 0.01 mm forwires 1.00 mm in diameter and larger.11.2 The actual wire diameter shall not vary from thespecified diameter by more than the values shown in Table 3.12. Joints1
22、2.1 Unless otherwise specified at the time of placing theorder, wire shall be supplied in one continuous length of reel,coil, or spool. Joints may be made in the drawing stock or wireprior to final drawing by electric-butt welding, cold-pressurewelding, or by electric-butt, cold-upset welding.TABLE
23、1 Tensile Strength and Elongation RequirementsDiameter Tensile Strength HeatResistanceElongationin 10 in.(250 mm)in. (mm) min ksi min (MPa) (%) min (%)0.050-0.128 (1.25-3.25) 24.0 (165) 90 % ofMinimum2%0.128-0.154 (3.25-3.91) 23.5 (162) 90 % 2 %0.154-0.185 (3.91-4.70) 23.0 (159) 90 % 2 % 0.185 ( 4.7
24、0) 22.5 (155) 90 % 2 %TABLE 2 Temperature Correction Factors for ElectricalResistanceResistance Temperature (C) Multiplying Factor for the conversion to20C0 1.0785 1.05710 1.03715 1.01820 125 0.98230 0.96535 0.94940 0.93345 0.91750 0.90355 0.88860 0.87465 0.86170 0.84775 0.83580 0.82285 0.8190 0.799
25、95 0.787100 0.776105 0.766110 0.755115 0.745120 0.735125 0.726130 0.716135 0.707140 0.698145 0.690150 0.681155 0.673160 0.665165 0.657170 0.649175 0.642180 0.635185 0.627190 0.620195 0.613200 0.607205 0.600210 0.594215 0.588220 0.581225 0.575230 0.569235 0.564240 0.558TABLE 3 Diameter TolerancesNomi
26、nal Diameter Permissible Variations in Diameter0.0105 to 0.0359 in. (up to 0.99 mm) 60.0005 in. (60.010 mm)0.0360 to 0.0999 in. (1.00 to 2.99 mm) 60.0010 in. (60.030 mm)0.1000 to 0.2600 in. (3.00 mm and over) 6l%in.(6l %mm)B941 10212.2 If agreed upon between the manufacturer and thepurchaser, joints
27、 may be made during the final drawing or inthe finished wire by electric-butt welding, cold-pressure weld-ing, or electric-butt, cold-upset welding, subject to the follow-ing limitations.12.2.1 For wire sizes from 0.0100 to 0.0555 in. 0.225 to1.25 mm in diameter not more than three such joints shall
28、 bepresent in any coil, reel, or spool of the specified nominal mass.12.2.2 For wire sizes greater than 0.0500 in. 1.25 mmdiameter, not more than 10 % of the coils, reels, or spools shallcontain such joints, and no such joint shall be closer than 50 ft15 m to another joint or to either end of the wi
29、re. Not morethan two such joints shall be present in any coil, reel or spoolof the specified nominal mass.13. Sampling13.1 SamplingFor each use of a coil of redraw rod, fourtest specimens shall be obtained from the resulting drawn wireand tested to determine compliance with sections 6-9, and 11.14.
30、Test Methods14.1 DiameterDimensional measurements shall be madewith equipment capable of measuring to a graduation of 0.0001in. or 0.001 mm. Take two measurements at one location, thesecond rotated 90 from the first. Average the two measure-ments to obtain the specimen diameter.14.2 FinishMake a vis
31、ual surface finish inspection withthe unaided eye (corrective lenses excepted). The surface finishshall be free of surface marks. Should any specimen be foundunacceptable, the lot shall be considered to not meet surfacefinish requirements.14.3 Tensile strength and elongationThese may be deter-mined
32、simultaneously. Obtain the tensile strength, in accor-dance with Test Methods B557, by dividing the maximum loadresisted by the tensile specimen by the original cross-sectionalarea of the specimen, with the tensile stress to be expressed inksi MPa. Elongation is the percent increase in length of the
33、tensile test specimen as measured between gage marks origi-nally spaced 10 in. 250 mm apart on the specimen. Elonga-tion measurements are not required for wires 0.0500 in.1.25 mm in diameter. Should any part of the fracture takeplace outside the elongation gage lines, or if examination of thetensile
34、 specimen indicates a flaw, the values obtained may notbe representative and a test on another section of the specimenmay be run.14.4 Heat ResistanceCut wire samples from a continuoussection of drawn wire, and then heat treat test samples in auniformly heated oven or furnace at 536 6 9F (280 6 5C)fo
35、r one hour, remove and air cool, and then measure the tensilestrength at room temperature as in Section 14.3.14.5 Determine the electrical resistivity in accordance withTest Method B193.14.6 Test ResultsAll measured values shall meet or ex-ceed the minimum sample requirements.14.7 Wrap test (Brittle
36、ness)Specimens from any produc-tion unit may be tested, with the frequency of sampling andtesting to be agreed upon by the manufacturer and thepurchaser. Slowly wrap the test specimen in an open helixaround a wire or mandrel of its own diameter. Take care not tostretch the specimen during the wrappi
37、ng operation. Thespacing of consecutive turns shall be approximately equal tothe diameter of the wire. Use helical turns for the test.15. Conformance Criteria15.1 The test results of each specimen shall meet theminimum individual test requirements in Sections 6-9, 11,unless otherwise specified.15.2
38、If one or more of the test samples fail any test, thenon-conforming production unit will be rejected. Additionaltests shall be required as follows:15.2.1 One additional test specimen shall be obtained fromeach production unit on either side of the non-conformingproduction unit. Tests shall be run on
39、 the additional units.15.2.2 If all of the additional individual specimen results arein conformance, the lot shall be considered in conformance.15.2.3 If one or more of the additional tested specimens failany test, the lot shall be considered not in conformance andrejected.15.2.4 In the event a lot
40、is rejected in accordance with15.2.3, production units making up that lot may be individuallytested. Acceptance of individual production units from arejected lot shall be dependent on the individual specimen testresults meeting the minimum property requirements of Sec-tions 6-9, and 11.16. Inspectio
41、n16.1 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase contract, themanufacturer shall be responsible for the performance of allinspection and testing requirements specified.16.2 All tests and inspections shall be made at the place ofmanufacture unless otherwise agreed upon by the manufacturerand the purc
42、haser.16.3 The manufacturer shall afford the purchaser reasonableaccess to the manufacturers facilities consistent with thepurchasers need to ensure compliance with this specification.16.4 Unless otherwise agreed upon by the manufacturer andthe purchaser, conformance of the wire to the requirementss
43、pecified in Sections 6-9, and 11, shall be determined bysampling in accordance with Sections 14, 15, and 16 of each lotof wire presented for acceptance.17. Packaging and Package Marking17.1 Package sizes and types shall be as agreed upon by themanufacturer and the purchaser at the time of placing th
44、eindividual orders.17.2 Unless otherwise specified, each coil, reel, or spoolshall contain one continuous length of wire.17.3 The wire shall be protected against damage in ordinaryhandling and shipping.17.4 Each coil, reel, spool, or other package shall bear a tagshowing the manufacturers name or tr
45、ademark; the productidentification as Aluminum-Zirconium heat resistant wire; thesize, length, and net mass of the material. Additional informa-tion shall be as agreed upon by the manufacturer and thepurchaser at the time of placing the individual orders.B941 10318. Keywords18.1 aluminum electrical
46、conductor; aluminum heat-resistant wire; aluminum wire; aluminum-zirconium wire;electrical conductor; heat-resistant wire; wireEXPLANATORY NOTESNOTE 1Alot should comprise material taken from a product regularlymeeting the requirements of this specification. Inspection of lots of lessthan 5000 lb 250
47、0 kg of wire cannot be justified economically. For smalllots of less than 5000 lb 2500 kg the purchaser may agree to themanufacturers regular inspection of the product as a whole as evidence ofacceptability of such small lots.NOTE 2Evidence of statistical control must be demonstrated. To dothis, con
48、trol charts, as described in Part 3 of ASTMSTP 15DA3may beused, or process capability indices, Cpk, as described in ASTM B830.NOTE 3The speed of testing can affect the results of the tensilestrength and elongation test. In order to ensure uniformity in the testmethod and valid applicability of the t
49、est results to the conformancecriteria, it is recommended that the rate of separation of the heads of thetensile test machine not exceed 0.5 in. for each inch or 0.5 mm for eachmillimeter of length between grips per minute.NOTE 4Resistivity units are based on the International AnnealedCopper Standard (IACS) adopted by IEC in 1913, which is l/58 V.mm2/mat 20C (68F) for 100 % conductivity. The value of 0.017241 V.mm2/mat 20C (68F) is the international equivalent of volume resistivity ofannealed copper equal to 100 % conduct
