This specification covers electronic grade alloys of copper and nickel in wrought forms suitable for external and internal use in electron devices. The alloy shall be free from directional properties and shall be handled in such a manner that oxide contamination is minimized. The material shall conform to the chemical composition requirements which include nickel, cobalt, iron, zinc, manganese, lead, carbon, silicon, sulfur, aluminum, phosphorus, and copper contents. Grain size, mechanical properties, and magnetic permeability shall conform to the requirements of this specification. The alloys shall be tested for macroscopical and microscopical examinations. Packaging and marking shall be in accordance to this specification.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers alloys of copper and nickel in a variety of wrought shapes suitable for external and internal use in electron devices.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 The following safety hazards caveat applies to Test Methods Section 8 only: 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.

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

A342/A342M Test Methods for Permeability of Feebly Magnetic Materials

B122/B122M Specification for Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar

B127 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip

B164 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod, Bar, and Wire

B165 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Seamless Pipe and Tube

E75 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickel and Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys

Keywords

copper nickel alloys; electronic devices; UNS C71580; UNS C71590; UNS C70690; UNS N04404; UNS N04400; Copper alloy--specifications; Copper electrical conductors--specifications; Copper-nickel alloys--specifications; Electronic materials/applications--specifications; Metal electronic components/devices--specifications; Nickel alloys (electronic applications)--specifications; Nickel-copper alloy--specifications; UNS C70690 (copper nickel); UNS C71580 (copper nickel); UNS C71590 (copper nickel); UNS N04400 (Ni-Cu alloy, Monel 400); UNS N04404 (nickel-copper alloys) ; ICS Number Code 4400; 77.150.30 (Copper products); 77.150.40 (Nickel and chromium products)

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