Table of Contents

FOREWORD<br>1 Scope and object<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Test apparatus<br>4 Test atmosphere<br>5 Preconditioning<br>6 Method<br>7 Details to be specified<br>Annex A (informative) Generation of the conditioning atmosphere<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Provides accelerated means to assess the effects of the tarnishing of silver and silver alloys used for contacts and connections. Determines the influence of atmospheres containing hydrogen sulphide on the contact properties of contacts made of: - silver or silver alloy; - silver protected with another layer; - other metals covered with silver or silver alloy. Also checks solderless connections made of the same material as in item a) with regard to their tightness or effectiveness.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
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ISBN
Committee	TC 48