ASTM B563-01(2006)

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

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portion only, Section 7, 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 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, to establish appropriate safety and health practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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

Keywords

contacts; electrical contacts; low contact resistance; low energy contact; non arcing contact ; palladium alloy; palladium-silver-copper; Electrical contact materials (copper alloy); Electrical contact materials (silver alloy); Palladium alloy electrical contact materials--specifications; UNS P03440 (palladium electrical contact alloy);

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.120.99 (Other non-ferrous metals and their alloys)

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