ASTM B685-01(2012)
Standard Specification for Palladium-Copper Electrical Contact Material

Standard No.

ASTM B685-01(2012)

Release Date

2001

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B685-20

Latest

ASTM B685-20

Scope

1.1 This specification covers a 60 % palladium-40 % copper alloy 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 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.

ASTM B685-01(2012) Referenced Document

• ASTM B476 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Precious Metal Electrical Contact Materials

ASTM B685-01(2012) history

• 2020 ASTM B685-20 Standard Specification for Palladium-Copper Electrical Contact Material
• 2001 ASTM B685-01(2012) Standard Specification for Palladium-Copper Electrical Contact Material
• 2001 ASTM B685-01(2006) Standard Specification for Palladium-Copper Electrical Contact Material
• 2001 ASTM B685-01 Standard Specification for Palladium-Copper Electrical Contact Material
• 2001 ASTM B685-90(1995)e1 Standard Specification for Palladium-Copper Electrical Contact Material
• 1990 ASTM B685-90(1995) Standard Specification for Palladium-Copper Electrical Contact Material