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ASTM B 277 : 2018

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Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Test Method for Hardness of Electrical Contact Materials

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

11-04-2023

1.1This test method covers the determination of the hardness of metallic materials used for electrical contacts. Rockwell, Rockwell superficial, Brinell, and microindentation hardness tests are included, along with information on the limitations and use of these tests.

1.2The 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.

1.3This 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 will all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee
B 02
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
2
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

ASTM B 684/B684M : 2022 Standard Specification for Platinum-Iridium Electrical Contact Materials
ASTM B 617 : 1998 : R2021 Standard Specification for Coin Silver Electrical Contact Alloy
ASTM B 628 : 1998 : R2021 Standard Specification for Silver-Copper Eutectic Electrical Contact Alloy

ASTM E 18 : 2022 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E 10 : 2023 Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E 18 : 2020 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E 384 : 2011 Standard Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of Materials
ASTM E 18 : 2019 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
ASTM E 384 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
ASTM E 10 : 2018 Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

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