scope:

This standard covers the following uninsulated conductors:

• Single end (solid) and stranded;

• coated and uncoated copper;

• coated copper alloy;

• coated copper-clad steel;

• aluminum conductors; and,

• thermocouple extension conductors.

These conductors are used primarily in insulated wires for aerospace, electrical, electronic and other high performance applications.

Both metric and English (inch/pound) conductors are included in this standard. Where alternative units are shown in parenthesis, English (inch/pound) units shall be normative.