ASTM B 540 Standard Specification for Palladium Electrical Contact Alloy

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ASTM B 540 Document Information:

Title
Standard Specification for Palladium Electrical Contact Alloy

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Dec 10, 1997

Scope:

This specification covers an alloy containing palladium, silver, copper, gold, platinum, and zinc in the form of wire, rod, and strip for electrical contacts.

The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 6 of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

It is the responsibility of the user to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer.

Keywords:

contact
electrical contact material
palladium alloy
precious metal

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