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Abstract

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee MT-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 March 2017.
The following are represented on Technical Committee MT-009:
Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Steel Institute
Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia
Galvanizers Association of Australia
Galvanizing Association of New Zealand
New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the electrodeposited coatings of silver used for engineering purposes that may be matt, bright, or semi-bright and are not less than 98 percent silver purity.
The requirements also specify thickness, quality and testing of electroplated coatings of silver on metallic and non-metallic materials for decorative, protective, electrical contact characteristics, high electrical and thermal conductivity, thermocompression bonding, wear resistance of load-bearing surfaces, spectral reflectivity, solderable surfaces and other general engineering applications.
NOTES:
1 The guidelines for the purchasing requirements are shown in Appendix A.
2 The means of demonstrating compliance with this Standard are shown in Appendix B.
3 Applications for the electrodeposition of silver coatings are shown in Appendix C.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/04/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 07/04/2017
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ISBN
Committee	MT-009
Supersedes	AS 1856-1991 DR 04017