True or False: Bus clamps have serrated jaws that penetrate oxidation on tubular substation bus work.

Bus clamps are designed to securely connect different sections of bus conductors in substations. The statement suggests that bus clamps have serrated jaws that penetrate oxidation; however, the role of bus clamps is primarily to maintain a reliable electrical connection rather than to physically penetrate oxidation.

In practice, although the design of certain bus clamps may include features to enhance contact and reduce the impact of oxidation, the statement misrepresents the primary function of clamps. These clamps are not specifically intended to dig into oxidized surfaces in order to achieve a mechanical grip or conductivity. A reliable connection can often be achieved through other means, such as regular maintenance and cleaning of bus work to ensure that oxidized surfaces do not interfere with electrical conductivity.

Given this understanding, the statement is false, as it incorrectly implies that the design of bus clamps serves an exaggerated purpose related to oxidation.