Abstract

This specification covers electrical contact alloys with the nominal composition of 75% silver, 24.5% copper, and 0.5% nickel in the form of rods, wires, strips, and sheets. Raw materials shall be of such quality and purity that the products, which shall be finished by such operations as cold working, heat treatment, annealing, turning, grinding, or pickling, shall adhere to the chemical composition and mechanical property requirements prescribed here. Besides analysis for the elements silver, copper, and nickel, further analysis is to be made for suspected or indicated impurities, such as zinc, iron, cadmium, and lead, to make sure that their total does not exceed specified limits. Mechanical tests, which are to be conducted at room temperature, shall evaluate the materials' tensile strength, elongation, Rockwell hardness, and area and thickness reduction.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers an electrical contact material with the nominal composition of 75 % silver, 24.5 % copper, and 0.5 % nickel in the form of rod, wire, strip, and sheet.

1.2 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.

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 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

Keywords

arcing contacts; contacts; conductivity; electrical contacts; precious metals; silver alloy; silver-copper alloy; wire; Chemical analysis--electrical contacts; Copper electrical conductors--specifications; Electrical contact materials--specifications; Electrical contact materials (silver-nickel); Mechanical properties; Nickel alloy electrical heating elements; Nickel electrical/electronic applications--specifications; Silver-copper-nickel electrical contact alloy; Silver (electrical/electronic applications)--specifications; Tolerances--metals/alloys;

ICS Code

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

DOI: 10.1520/B0780-98R10

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ASTM B780