ASTM_F_96_-_77_2015.pdf

Designation:F9677(Reapproved 2015)Standard Specification forElectronic Grade Alloys of Copper and Nickel in WroughtForms1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F96;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers alloys of copper and nickel ina variety of wrought shapes suitable for external and internaluse in electron devices.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat applies to TestMethods Section 8 only:This standard does not purport toaddress all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with itsuse.It is the responsibility of the user of this standard toestablish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A342/A342M Test Methods for Permeability of WeaklyMagnetic MaterialsB122/B122M Specification for Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy,Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy(Nickel Silver),and Copper-Nickel Alloy Plate,Sheet,Strip,and Rolled BarB127 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy(UNS N04400)Plate,Sheet,and StripB164 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy Rod,Bar,andWireB165 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy(UNS N04400)Seamless Pipe and TubeE75 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Copper-Nickeland Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloys(Withdrawn 2010)33.Ordering Information3.1 Orders for material to this specification shall include thefollowing information:3.1.1 Alloy(see 9.1),3.1.2 Shape,3.1.3 Condition(cold-rolled,hot-rolled,etc.),3.1.4 Dimensions,3.1.5 Weight,3.1.6 Packaging(see 10.2),and3.1.7 Special requirements(see 11.1).4.Manufacture and Workmanship4.1 The material shall be handled in such a manner thatoxide contamination and foreign material such as metal chipsand dirt shall be minimized on the surfaces.4.2 Sheet and strip intended for deep drawing shall besubstantially free from directional properties which can causeexcessive tearing in the deep drawn product.5.Chemical Composition5.1 This material shall conform to the chemical compositionshown in Table 1.5.2 When specifically requested,a certificate of chemicalanalysis shall be supplied by the manufacturer.Sample forchemical analysis is to be taken from a ladle sample at the timethe melt is cast.Each sample shall be individually analyzed tothe requirements of 5.1 and the numerical results of analysisreported in the certification.5.3 In case of disagreement,the analysis shall be made inaccordance with Test Method E75 for the respective materialswhen such methods of analysis are available.When ASTMmethods are not available,the analytical procedures shall beagreed upon by the manufacturer and the purchaser.6.Physical Properties6.1 Alloy 1The properties shall be as shown in theapplicable basic product specification referenced in 5.1 exceptfor grain size which shall conform to the requirements in Table2.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F01 onElectronics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F01.03 on MetallicMaterials,Wire Bonding,and Flip Chip.Current edition approved July 1,2015.Published September 2015.Originallyapproved in 1968.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F9677(2010).DOI:10.1520/F0096-77R15.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.2 Alloys 2 and 3 The mechanical properties shall be asagreed upon between manufacturer and purchaser.The grainsize shall conform to the requirements in Table 2.6.3 Alloy 4:6.3.1 The mechanical properties shall be as agreed uponbetween manufacturer and purchaser.6.3.2 Grain size and hardness for deep drawing quality sheetand strip shall conform to the requirements shown in Specifi-cation B127.6.3.3 The magnetic permeability shall not exceed 1.1 whentested at 3C and a field strength of 39.8 A/m.6.3.3.1 Testing shall be performed in accordance withMethod 5 of Test Methods A342/A342M,or by an equivalentprocedure.In case of disagreement,Method 5 of Test MethodsA342/A342M shall be used as the referee method.6.3.3.2 Testing shall be performed on a one per heat basis.6.4 Alloy 5The properties shall be as shown in theapplicable basic product specifications referenced in 5.1.7.General Condition7.1 Macroscopical Edges shall be free from seams,laps,folds,and cracks which would be detrimental to its end use.7.2