1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers two grades of "iron" wire with Class A, Class B, and Class C zinc coatings, suitable for use in telephone, telegraph, and signal transmission. The two grades covered are designated Grade EBB (extra best best) and Grade BB (best best).
1.2 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 (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Products
B6 Specification for Zinc
B193 Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
Keywords
iron products—zinc-coated; steel wire—zinc-coated; telephone/telegraph wire; Communications--specifications; Iron--specifications; Iron products (general)--zinc-coated (hot-dip galvanized); Line wire; Telephone systems; Zinc-coated steel wire--specifications;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 33.120.20 (Wires and symetrical cables)
DOI: 10.1520/A0111-99AR04E01
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