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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers palladium in the form of rod, wire, strip, and sheet material for electrical contacts.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents of inch-pound units may be approximate.
1.3 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.
1.4 It is the responsibility of the user to become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer.
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
B476 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Precious Metal Electrical Contact Materials
B542 Terminology Relating to Electrical Contacts and Their Use
B589 Specification for Refined Palladium
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.120.99 (Other non-ferrous metals and their alloys)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 11101718(Palladium)
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DOI: 10.1520/B0683-01
Citation Format
ASTM B683-01, Standard Specification for Pure Palladium Electrical Contact Material, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2001, www.astm.org
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