ASTM F85

This practice covers the rules for naming one, two, or three-piece round wire leads used as conductors through glass seals in electron tubes, excluding stranded leads and leads for semiconductors. Each portion of designation should be separated by a dash (-). Materials for a component lead are generally designated using the chemical symbols. Claddings or platings are represented by numerical suffixes at the end of the material designation preceded by "C" (coating). For alloys that are unspecified, a numerical value between chemical symbols indicates the percent content of the material preceding the value. Descriptive suffixes are used to specify annealing conditions.

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1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers rules for designating one, two, or three-piece round wire leads used as conductors through glass seals in electron tubes. Stranded leads and leads for semiconductors are excluded.

1.2 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.

2. Referenced Documents

B127 Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip
B160 Specification for Nickel Rod and Bar
F15 Specification for Iron-Nickel-Cobalt Sealing Alloy
F29 Specification for Dumet Wire for Glass-to-Metal Seal Applications
F290 Specification for Round Wire for Winding Electron Tube Grid Laterals
F30 Specification for Iron-Nickel Sealing Alloys

Index Terms

anealing conditions; electron tubes; wire leads-glass seals; ICS Number Code 01.040.31; 31.100

Citing ASTM Standards

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