ASTM B596-89(2012)
Standard Specification for Gold-Copper Alloy Electrical Contact Material
- Standard No.
- ASTM B596-89(2012)
- Release Date
- 1989
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM B596-89(2017)
- Latest
- ASTM B596-21
- 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 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 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.
ASTM B596-89(2012) Referenced Document
- ASTM B476 Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wrought Precious Metal Electrical Contact Materials*， 1990-04-19 Update
- ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials*， 1999-04-19 Update
- ASTM E8 Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials*， 1999-04-19 Update
ASTM B596-89(2012) history
- 2021 ASTM B596-21 Standard Specification for Gold-Copper Alloy Electrical Contact Material
- 1989 ASTM B596-89(2017) Standard Specification for Gold-Copper Alloy Electrical Contact Material
- 1989 ASTM B596-89(2012) Standard Specification for Gold-Copper Alloy Electrical Contact Material
- 1989 ASTM B596-89(2006) Standard Specification for Gold-Copper Alloy Electrical Contact Material
- 1989 ASTM B596-89(1999) Standard Specification for Gold-Copper Alloy Electrical Contact Material
