This specification covers fiber reinforced, aluminum matrix composite wire used for mechanical reinforcement in the manufacture of aluminum conductor, composite reinforced (ACCR). This wire consists of continuous filament fibers of aluminum oxide in a matrix of aluminum. The fiber reinforcement shall be continuous tows of aluminum oxide. Before stranding, the composite core wire of any diameter shall conform to the tensile breaking load requirements.
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | ASTM B976-21 |
| Product Name | Standard Specification for Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composite (AMC) Core Wire for Aluminum Conductors Aluminum Matrix Composite Reinforced (ACAMCR) (formerly known as ACCR) |
