ASTM B685-90(1995)
Standard Specification for Palladium-Copper Electrical Contact Material

Standard No.

ASTM B685-90(1995)

Release Date

1990

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM B685-90(1995)e1

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 the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

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 or material as provided by the manufacturer. Table 1.

ASTM B685-90(1995) 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