ASTM B498/B498M-98 - 10.9.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers round, zinc-coated, steel core wire with three classes of zinc coating used for mechanical reinforcement in the manufacture of aluminum conductors, steel-reinforced (ACSR).

1.2 This specification covers wire of diameter from 0.0500 to 0.1900 in. inclusive.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

A370-26

Standard Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

A90/A90M-21

Standard Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings

B193-25

Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

A751-25

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

B6-23

Standard Specification for Zinc