ASTM B596-89(2006)
Historical Standard: ASTM B596-89(2006) Standard Specification for Gold-Copper Alloy Electrical Contact Material
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ASTM B596
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers a wrought alloy containing gold and copper in the form of wire, rod, strip, and tubing for electrical contacts.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portion only, Section 7, of this standard: 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
B476 Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Precious Metal Electrical Contact Materials
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E384 Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of Materials
Keywords
coin gold; contacts; electrical contacts; gold alloy; low contact resistance; low energy contact; non arcing contact ; Electrical contact materials (gold alloy); Gold alloy--electrical contact materials; Gold metal/alloys--specifications; UNS P00901 (gold electrical contact alloy)
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 77.120.99 (Other non-ferrous metals and their alloys)
DOI: 10.1520/B0596-89R06
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