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1.1 This specification covers an 85 % platinum???15 % iridium alloy, and a 90 % platinum???10 % iridium alloy, in the form of rod, wire, strip, and sheet material for electrical contacts.

TABLE 1 Chemical Requirements

Element

85 Pt/15 Ir

90 Pt/10 Ir

Weight %

Weight %

Pt

balance

balance

Ir

14.50-15.50

9.50-10.50

Total Impurities

0.2 max.

0.2 max.

Total Platinum Group (Pd, Rh, Os, Ru), Au

0.1 max.

0.1 max.

Total Other Impurities (including the
 elements below)

0.1 max.

0.1 max.

Pb, Sb, Bi, Sn, As, Cd, Zn

0.01 max each

0.01 max each

Fe

0.015 max each

0.015 max each

Other elements

0.02 max each

0.02 max each


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 original specification, B684 - 81, covered the 85 % platinum 15 % iridium alloy. The 1997 revision of this specification added the 90 % platinum 10 % iridium alloy.

1.4 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.

 

Document History

  1. ASTM B684/B684M-22


    Standard Specification for Platinum-Iridium Electrical Contact Materials

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  2. ASTM B684/B684M-16


    Standard Specification for Platinum-Iridium Electrical Contact Materials

    • Historical Version
  3. ASTM B684-97(2012)

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    Standard Specification for Platinum-Iridium Electrical Contact Materials

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  4. ASTM B684-97(2008)


    Standard Specification for Platinum-Iridium Electrical Contact Materials

    • Historical Version
  5. ASTM B684-97(2002)


    Standard Specification for Platinum-Iridium Electrical Contact Materials

    • Historical Version
  6. ASTM B684-97


    Standard Specification for Platinum-Iridium Electrical Contact Materials

    • Historical Version