High-Strength Alloy Conductor

A conductor that shows a maximum 20 percent increase in resistance and a minimum of 70 percent increase in breaking strength over the equivalent construction in pure copper and a minimum elongation of 5 percent in 254 mm (10 in.). As required, the alloy should be capable of sustaining continuous exposure to temperatures as high as 300°C (480°F) without suffering an appreciable permanent change in properties.