ASTM B354-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors

SCOPE
1.1 This terminology standard defines abbreviations and terms specific to uninsulated electrical conductors. For terms relating to superconductors, see Terminology B713.  
1.2 This 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2023
• ICS: 01.040.29 - Electrical engineering (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 29.050 - Superconductivity and conducting materials
• Technical Committee: B01 - Electrical Conductors
• Drafting Committee: B01.01 - Editorial and Records

Relations

• Refers: ASTM B987/B987M-20 - Standard Specification for Carbon Fiber Thermoset Polymer Matrix Composite Core (CFC) for use in Overhead Electrical Conductors
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This 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.
Designation: B354 − 23
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B354; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
These terminologies relate only to interpretations as applied to uninsulated metallic electrical
conductors in specifications under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 on Electrical Conductors,
and do not necessarily correspond to the definitions used in other fields.
1. Scope B976 Specification for Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix
Composite (AMC) Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors
1.1 This terminology standard defines abbreviations and
Aluminum Matrix Composite Reinforced (ACAMCR)
terms specific to uninsulated electrical conductors. For terms
(formerly known as ACCR)
relating to superconductors, see Terminology B713.
B978/B978M Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
Aluminum Conductors, Aluminum Matrix Composite Re-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
inforced (ACAMCR), Formerly ACCR
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
B987/B987M Specification for Carbon Fiber Thermoset
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Polymer Matrix Composite Core (CFC) for use in Over-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
head Electrical Conductors
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
terials
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Abbreviations
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor
AAAC—all aluminum alloy conductor
Materials
AAC—aluminum conductor
B230 Specification for Aluminum 1350–H19 Wire for Elec-
AACSR—aluminum alloy conductor, steel reinforced
trical Purposes
ACAR—aluminum conductor, aluminum alloy reinforced
B398/B398M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6201-T81
ACSR—aluminum conductor, steel reinforced
and 6201-T83 Wire for Electrical Purposes
ACSS—aluminum conductor steel supported
B609/B609M Specification for Aluminum 1350 Round
AMC—aluminum matrix composite
Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical
AW—old designation for what is now termed AW2
Purposes
AW2—aluminum-clad steel core wire, normal strength
B713 Terminology Relating to Superconductors (Withdrawn
3
AW3—aluminum-clad steel core wire, high strength
2001)
B941 Specification for Heat Resistant Aluminum-Zirconium
AZ—old designation (aluminized)
Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes
CCA—copper-clad aluminum
CCS—copper-clad steel
COMP—compact construction
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 on
EHS—extra high strength
Electrical Conductors and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B01.01 on
GA—old designation for what is now termed GA2
Editorial and Records.
Current edition approved April 1, 2023. Published April 2023. Originally
GA2—zinc coated (galvanized) steel wire, coating class A
approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as B354 – 19. DOI:
GA3—zinc coated (galvanized) high strength steel wire,
10.1520/B0354-23.
2 coating class A
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
GA4—zinc coated (galvanized) extra high strength steel
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
wire, coating class A
the ASTM website.
3
GA5—zinc coated (galvanized) ultra high strength steel
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. wire, coating class A
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GB—obsolete designation, class B galvanizing is no longer fied using suffix modifiers where /XX is designation for the
offered aluminum material and /YYYY is designation for the strength
member material.
GC—old designation for what is now termed GC2
4.1 The following suffix modifiers may be used for the
GC2—zinc coated (galvanized) steel wire, coating class C
above listed acronyms.
HS—high strength
IACS—international annealed copper standard, which is
/A0—used as a suffix modifier for ACAMCS and ACCFCS
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1/58 Ohm-mm /m at 20 °C for 100 % conductivity
type of conductors representing 1350 O Temper aluminum
LSE—low stress elonga
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Designation: B354 − 19 B354 − 23
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Uninsulated Metallic Electrical Conductors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation B354; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
These terminologies relate only to interpretations as applied to uninsulated metallic electrical
conductors in specifications under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 on Electrical Conductors,
and do not necessarily correspond to the definitions used in other fields.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology standard defines abbreviations and terms specific to uninsulated electrical conductors. For terms relating to
superconductors, see Terminology B713.
1.2 This 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
B230 Specification for Aluminum 1350–H19 Wire for Electrical Purposes
B398/B398M Specification for Aluminum-Alloy 6201-T81 and 6201-T83 Wire for Electrical Purposes
B609/B609M Specification for Aluminum 1350 Round Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical Purposes
3
B713 Terminology Relating to Superconductors (Withdrawn 2001)
B941 Specification for Heat Resistant Aluminum-Zirconium Alloy Wire for Electrical Purposes
B976 Specification for Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite (AMC) Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors Aluminum
Matrix Composite Reinforced (ACAMCR) (formerly known as ACCR)
B978/B978M Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum Conductors, Aluminum Matrix Composite Reinforced
(ACAMCR), Formerly ACCR
B987/B987M Specification for Carbon Fiber Thermoset Polymer Matrix Composite Core (CFC) for use in Overhead Electrical
Conductors
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
3. Abbreviations
AAAC—all aluminum alloy conductor
AAC—aluminum conductor
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B01 on Electrical Conductors and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee B01.01 on Editorial and
Records.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2019April 1, 2023. Published February 2019April 2023. Originally approved in 1960. Last previous edition approved in 20162019 as
B354 – 16.B354 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/B0354-19.10.1520/B0354-23.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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AACSR—aluminum alloy conductor, steel reinforced
ACAR—aluminum conductor, aluminum alloy reinforced
ACSR—aluminum conductor, steel reinforced
ACSS—aluminum conductor steel supported
AMC—aluminum matrix composite
AW—old designation for what is now termed AW2
AW2—aluminum-clad steel core wire, normal strength
AW3—aluminum-clad steel core wire, high strength
AZ—old designation (aluminized)
CCA—copper-clad aluminum
CCS—copper-clad steel
COMP—compact construction
EHS—extra high strength
GA—old designation for what is now termed GA2
GA2—zinc coated (galvanized) steel wire, coating class A
GA3—zinc coated (galvanized) high strength steel wire, coating class A
GA4—zinc coated (galvanized) extra high strength steel wire, coating class A
GA5—zinc coated (galvanized) ultra high strength steel wire, coating class A
GB—obsolete designation, class B galvanizing is no longer offered
GC—old designation for what is now termed GC2
GC2—zinc coated (galvanized) steel wire, coating class C
HS—high strength
2
IACS—international annealed copper standard, which is 1/58 Ohm-mm /m at 20°C20 °C for 100 % conductivity
LSE—low stress elongation
MA—old designation for what is now termed MA2
MA2—zinc-5 % aluminum-mischmetal alloy coated steel wire, coating class A
MA3—zinc-5 % alu
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