• ASTM B679-98(2009)
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ASTM B679-98(2009)

  • Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Palladium for Engineering Use
  • standard by ASTM International, 09/01/2009
  • Publisher: ASTM

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1.1 This specification covers requirements for electrodeposited palladium coatings containing at least 99.7 mass % of palladium metal. Composite coatings consisting of palladium with a thin gold overplate for applications involving electrical contacts are also covered.

1.2 Properties - Palladium is the lightest and least noble of the platinum group metals. It has a specific gravity of 12.0, which is substantially less than gold (19.3) and platinum (21.5). This yields a greater volume or thickness of coating and, consequently, some saving of metal weight accompanied by a small sacrifice in corrosion resistance and reflectivity. The following table compares the hardness range of electrodeposited palladium with other electrodeposited noble metals and alloys (1,2).

Approximate Hardness (HK25)
Gold50-250
Palladium75-600
Platinum150-550
Palladium-Nickel300-650
Rhodium750-1100
Ruthenium600-1300

1.3 The values stated in SI units are the preferred values. Values provided in parentheses are for information only.

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.

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