ASTM B228-98

ASTM B228-98 - 10.4.2002

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers bare concentric-lay-stranded conductors made from bare round copper-clad steel wires for general use for electrical purposes.

1.2 For the purpose of this specification, conductors are classified as follows: Grade 40 HS, Grade 30 HS, and Grade 30 EHS.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents

B227-15(2024)	Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper-Clad Steel Wire
E29-22	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
B354-23	Standard Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors
C42	Definitions of Electrical Terms Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
NBS	Handbook 100Copper Wire Tables Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
B910/B910M-07(2023)	Standard Specification for Annealed Copper-Clad Steel Wire