ASTM E 255 : 2023

1.1This practice describes the sampling of copper (except electrolytic cathode) and copper alloys in either cast or wrought form for the determination of composition.

1.2Cast products may be in the form of cake, billet, wire bar, ingot, ingot bar, or casting.

1.3Wrought products may be in the form of flat, pipe, tube, rod, bar, shape, or forging.

1.4This practice is not intended to supersede or replace existing specification requirements for the sampling of a particular material.

1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are given for information only.

1.6This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific precautionary statement appears in Appendix X4.

1.7This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.