scope:

This standard describes test methods that should be used to validate the mechanical, electrical, and superconducting properties of practical SC wires. A wire is considered as being practical if it can be procured in lengths enough to build apparatus as a sufficiently continuous piece under ordinary commercial transactions. Conductors made of multiple wires, such as cables, for example, are not included in this scope. Extension of the discussions herein beyond practical SC wires is not intended, even though referenced documents include aspects outside of this scope.