ASTM A853-04(2010)

1.1 This specification covers carbon steel wire, supplied in coils, for general use. It may be produced hard drawn, annealed in process, or annealed at finish size.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

This specification covers carbon steel wire coils for general use. Steel samples shall be hard drawn, annealed in process, or annealed at finish size. The steel shall either be ingot cast or strand cast. The carbon steel shall also undergo tensile tests and shall conform to the required values of tensile strength. Final products shall be marked either by a tag or bar code.