ASTM B798-95(2005)
Historical Standard: ASTM B798-95(2005) Standard Test Method for Porosity in Gold or Palladium Coatings on Metal Substrates by Gel-Bulk Electrography
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ASTM B798
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers equipment and techniques for determining porosity in noble metal coatings, particularly electrodeposits and clad metals used on electrical contacts.
1.2 The test method is designed to show whether the porosity level is less or greater than some value which by experience is considered by the user to be acceptable for the intended application.
1.3 Other porosity testing methods are outlined in Guide B765. Detailed critical reviews of porosity testing are also available. Other porosity test methods are B735, B741, B799, and B809.
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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Sections 7 and 8.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
B374 Terminology Relating to Electroplating
B542 Terminology Relating to Electrical Contacts and Their Use
B735 Test Method for Porosity in Gold Coatings on Metal Substrates by Nitric Acid Vapor
B741 Test Method for Porosity In Gold Coatings On Metal Substrates By Paper Electrography
B765 Guide for Selection of Porosity and Gross Defect Tests for Electrodeposits and Related Metallic Coatings
B799 Test Method for Porosity in Gold and Palladium Coatings by Sulfurous Acid/Sulfur-Dioxide Vapor
B809 Test Method for Porosity in Metallic Coatings by Humid Sulfur Vapor (Flowers-of-Sulfur)
Keywords
electrography; gel; gel electrography; gold coatings; gold platings; palladium coatings; palladium platings; plating; porosity; porosity testing; Contamination--coatings; Corrosion--electrodeposited coatings; Defects--coatings; Destructive testing--coatings; Electrical contact materials (gold alloy); Electrodeposited coatings; Electrodeposited gold coatings; Electrography; Exposure tests; Gel-bulk electrography; Noble metal coatings; Palladium alloy electrical contact materials; Porosity--electrodeposited/metallic coatings; Surface analysis--electrodeposits/electroplating ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 25.220.40 (Metallic coatings)
DOI: 10.1520/B0798-95R05
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