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ASTM B694-03
Standard Specification for Copper, Copper-Alloy, Copper-Clad Bronze (CCB), Copper-Clad Stainless Steel (CCS), and Copper-Clad Alloy Steel (CAS) Sheet and Strip for Electrical Cable Shielding
1.1 This specification establishes the requirements of copper, copper alloy, copper-clad bronze (CCB), copper-clad stainless steel (CCS), and copper-clad alloy steel (CAS) materials, sheet, and strip, in various thicknesses, for use as electrostatic or electromagnetic shielding for insulated power, control, instrumentation, and communication cables.
Note 1—See Specification B 736, for related standards for aluminum-based shielding materials.
1.2 The products covered are the following:
| Copper or Copper Alloy UNS No. | Type of Products |
| C11000 | copper |
| C19400 | copper-iron alloy |
| C22000 | copper-zinc alloy (commercial bronze) |
| C23000 | copper-zinc alloy (red brass) |
| C66400 | copper-zinc-iron-cobalt alloy |
| C66410 | copper-zinc-iron alloy |
| C66430 | copper-zinc-iron-tin alloy |
| C71000 | cupro-nickel 20 % |
| ... | copper-clad bronze (CCB) |
| ... | copper-clad stainless steel (CCS) |
| ... | copper-clad alloy steel (CAS) |
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard, except for temperature and grain size which are given in SI units. Values in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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