scope:

This standard covers the following uninsulated conductors:

a) Single end (solid) and stranded;

b) coated and uncoated copper;

c) coated copper alloy;

d) coated copper-clad steel;

e) aluminum conductors; and,

f) 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