ASTM B844 : 98

Standard Guide for Silver-Tin Oxide Contact Material

Standard Details

1.1 This standard provides guidelines for users and manufacturers of silver-tin oxide material produced in strip, rod, wire, and part form for electrical contact applications.

1.2 Silver-tin oxide refers to contact material containing silver, tin oxide, and other metal oxide which may be used for either improving the processing or performance of the material.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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/material or provided by the manufacturer.

General Information

Status : Historical

Standard Type: Main

Document No: ASTM B844 : 98

Document Year: 1998

Pages: 3

Section Volume:
02.04 Volume 02.04 Nonferrous Metals - Nickel, Titanium, Lead, Tin, Zinc, Zirconium, Precious, Reactive, Refractory Metals and Alloys: Materials for Thermostats, Electrical Heating and Resistance Contact, and Connectors