1、Designation: B663 94 (Reapproved 2012)Standard Specification forSilver-Tungsten Carbide Electrical Contact Material1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B663; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year
2、of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This specification covers electric
3、al contact componentsmade from silver-tungsten carbide by powder metallurgicalprocedures.1.2 This specification covers compositions within the silver-tungsten carbide system normally specified by users of con-tacts.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. No other uni
4、ts of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to become familiarwith all hazards including those identified in the appropriateMaterial Safet
5、y Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product/materialas provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriatesafety and health practices, and determine the applicability ofregulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2B328 Test Method for Density, Oil Content, and Intercon-
6、nected Porosity of Sintered Metal Structural Parts andOil-Impregnated Bearings33. Significance and Use3.1 Proprietary methods for the manufacture of these mate-rials vary significantly among suppliers, and these methodsinfluence such properties as arc erosion, contact resistance, andthe tendency to
7、weld in service. Since the performance ofcontacts in a device depends on numerous factors outside thecontact itself (opening speed, closing speed, contact pressure,contact bounce, environmental variations, assembly techniqueand variations, etc.), this specification cannot ensure perfor-mance control
8、 in the application.As part of the qualification oninitial samples, it is recommended that the user functionallyand electrically test the materials for all devices applicable tothe materials use. This specification will provide a means forthe contact manufacturer and contact user to reach agreemento
9、n the details of the material to be supplied for a specific use,and reasonable assurance that future lots will be similar inproperties and microstructure to the initial test or samplecontacts supplied.4. Ordering Information4.1 Orders for this material under this specification shallinclude the follo
10、wing information:4.1.1 Dimensions (see Section 10),4.1.2 Chemical composition (see tables in the appendix as apossible guideline),4.1.3 Physical properties (see Section 6 and appendix as aguideline),4.1.4 Certification (see Section 13), and4.1.5 Other features as agreed upon between the manufac-ture
11、r and purchaser.5. Chemical Composition5.1 The material shall conform to composition limits asagreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.5.2 The chemical analysis shall be made in accordance withthe methods prescribed in the newest edition of Volume 01.02of the Annual Book of ASTM Standa
12、rds or by any otherapproved method agreed upon between the manufacturer andthe purchaser.6. Physical Properties6.1 The manufacturer and the purchaser shall agree onqualification tests for determination of physical properties.6.2 The tests shall be performed on production parts,wherever practical or
13、applicable. (Small size contacts do notlend themselves to accurate conductivity measurement.)6.3 The tests shall be determined after consideration of thefunction of the part.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B02 onNonferrous Metals and Alloys and is the direct responsib
14、ility of SubcommitteeB02.05 on Precious Metals and Electrical Contact Materials.Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published May 2012. Originallyapproved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as B663 94 (2006).DOI: 10.1520/B0663-94R12.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM websi
15、te, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referencedon www.astm.org.1Copyright ASTM In
16、ternational, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.6.4 The typical properties of three most common types ofsilver-tungsten contacts are given in the appendix.7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations7.1 Permissible variations in dimensions shall be
17、 within thelimits specified on drawings describing the contacts andaccompanying the order, or shall be within the limits specifiedin the purchase order.8. Finishing of Contacts8.1 The material shall be finished by such operations asnecessary to meet requirements agreed upon between themanufacturer a
18、nd the purchaser of the contacts (braze alloybacking, tumbling to polish surfaces, special surface finish,silver-rich surface layer, cleaning, etc.).9. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance9.1 The parts shall be free of defects in material or process-ing, that would seriously affect their performance.
19、10. Sampling10.1 LotUnless otherwise specified, a lot shall consist ofparts of the same form and dimensions, made of powders of thesame particle size range and composition, processed under thesame conditions, and submitted for inspection at one time.10.2 Chemical Analysis10.2.1 At least one sample f
20、or chemical analysis shall betaken from each lot. A representative sample of chips may beobtained by milling, drilling, or crushing at least two pieceswith dry tools, without lubrication. In order to obtain oil freechips, the parts selected for test shall have the oil extracted inaccordance with Tes
21、t Method B328, if necessary.10.2.2 These specification limits do not preclude the pos-sible presence of other unnamed elements, impurities, oradditives. Analysis shall be regularly made only for the minorelements listed in the table. However, if a user knows ofelements that might be detrimental to t
22、heir application or hasother reasons for requiring analysis for specific elements, thenagreement between manufacturer and purchaser for both limitsand methods of analysis should be required for elements notspecified.10.3 Physical TestsThe manufacturer and the purchasershall agree on a representative
23、 number of specimens forphysical tests including microstructure.11. Inspection11.1 Unless otherwise specified, inspection of parts suppliedon contract shall be made by the purchaser.12. Rejection12.1 Unless otherwise specified, rejections based on testsmade in accordance with the specification shall
24、 be reported tothe manufacturer within 30 days of the receipt of the shipment.13. Certification13.1 A certification, when requested by the user, based onthe manufacturers quality control that the material conforms tothe requirements of this specification, shall be furnished uponrequest of the purcha
25、ser, provided the request is made at thetime of cost quotation and at the time of order placement.14. Keywords14.1 arcing contacts; contacts; electrical contacts; powdermetallurgy; silver; silver tungsten carbide; tungsten carbide;tungsten carbide silverAPPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. TYPICAL
26、PROPERTY VALUESX1.1 The following information provides guidelines forusers and manufacturers of silver-tungsten carbide contactmaterial. Typical ranges of chemistry and properties are givenfor the three most popular compositions, 40 % silver/60 %tungsten carbide, 50 % silver/50 % tungsten carbide, 6
27、5 %silver/35 % tungsten carbide. These properties are influencedby the particle size, shape, and distribution of tungsten carbide,homogeneity, impurities or additives, and other manufacturingprocess variables.NOTE X1.1Table X1.1 and Table X1.2 represent the major manufac-turing techniques used in in
28、dustry. The size and shape of the part isimportant in choosing the optimum technique as well as other consider-ations such as frequency of operation of the device, and how crucial is itsapplicationX1.1.1 The best choice for a given application should bemutually decided between the purchaser and the
29、manufacturerusing their mutual experience and application engineeringknowledge.X1.2 With the knowledge that several types are available,care should be taken to ensure that production lots are the samein all respects as samples and that if a seller change is made,noticeable property or performance va
30、riations are possible.B663 94 (2012)2TABLE X1.1 Typical Chemical Ranges Infiltrated Silver-Tungsten Carbide ContactsComposition,AWeight, %Class A Class B Class CSilver 38 to 42 48 to 52 63 to 67Tungsten carbide balance balance balanceCopper, max 0.5 0.5 0.5Cobalt or nickel, max 0.5 0.5 0.5Total impu
31、rities, max 1 1 1Typical PropertiesClass A Class B Class CHardness, Rockwell B 95 to 105 86 to 96 50 to 65Density, Mg/m313.1 12.6 11.9Electrical conductivity, % IACS 35 to 40 45 to 50 55 to 60Theoretical density, min, % 96 96 96PropertiesClass A Class B Class CModulus of rupture:BpsiMPa120 00082795
32、00065580 000552Youngs modulus:BpsiGPa56 3 10638650 3 10634536 3 106248Tensile strength:BpsiMPa55 00037940 00027639 500272Coefficient of expansion:Bin./in.Fm/mK7.6 3 10613.7 3 1068.25 3 10614.8 3 1069.45 3 10617 3 106Thermal conductivity:BBtuin.hft2FW/mK280840543926334968716AAnalysis is regularly mad
33、e for the elements for which specific limits are listed. If, however, the presence of “other” elements is suspected or indicated in the courseof routine analysis, further analysis shall be made to determine that the total of these “other” elements and the listed impurities are not in excess of the t
34、otal impurities limit.BItems that are normally useful for engineering calculations in contact design but are not specified.TABLE X1.2 Typical Chemical Ranges Press, Sintered, and Repressed Silver-Tungsten Carbide ContactsCompositionAWeight, %Class A Class B Class CSilver 38 to 42 48 to 52 63 to 67Tu
35、ngsten carbide balance balance balanceCopper, max 0.2 0.2 0.2Nickel or cobalt, max 0.2 0.2 0.2Total impurities, max 0.5 0.5 0.5Typical PropertiesClass A Class B Class CHardness, Rockwell B (as repressed) 60 to 70 60 to 70 40 to 55Hardness, Rockwell B (annealed) 55 to 65 55 to 65 35 to 45Density, Mg/
36、m313.1 12.6 11.9Theoretical density, min,% 95 95 95Modulus of ruptureBpsi 70 000 62 000 60 000MPa 483 427 414AAnalysis is regularly made for the elements for which specific limits are listed. If, however, the presence of “other” elements is suspected or indicated in the courseof routine analysis, fu
37、rther analysis shall be made to determine that the total of these “other” elements and the listed impurities are not in excess of the total impurities limit.BItems that are normally useful for engineering calculations in contact design but are not specified.B663 94 (2012)3ASTM International takes no
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