• BS 3988:1970

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    Specification for wrought aluminium for electrical purposes. Solid conductors for insulated cables

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-01-1970

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Requirement for circular solid and 2-, 3- and 4-core shaped solid conductors with cross sectional areas from 16 mm2 up to and including 300 mm2 in one condition. Dimensions and tolerances, chemical composition, mechanical properties and electrical resistance.

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    This British Standard specifies requirements for circular solid and 2-, 3- and 4-core shaped solid conductors in a range of standard sizes from 16 mm2 up to and including 300 mm2.

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    Committee NFE/35
    Development Note Supersedes 68/22311 DC and 87/37521 DC (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2008. (11/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 2898:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for electrical purposes. Bars, extruded round tube and sections
    BS 6360:1969 Specification for copper conductors in insulated cables and cords
    BS 5714:1979 Method of measurement of resistivity of metallic materials
    BS 2627:1970 Specification for wrought aluminium for electrical purposes. Wire
    BS 18:1962 Tensile testing of metals
    IEC 60121:1960 Recommendation for commercial annealed aluminium electrical conductor wire
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