Understanding The ASTM B488 Specification
This specification sets the standards for electrodeposited gold coatings used in electronic applications.
It ensures that the gold plating on PCBs meets precise thickness, purity, and performance criteria, which are important for applications that require high reliability and conductivity.
Some Key Aspects of The ASTM B488 Specification
- ASTM B488-11 and updated versions cover requirements for electrodeposited gold coatings with โฅ99.00% gold for engineering applications.
- Excludes autocatalytic, immersion, and vapor-deposited gold coatings.
- Used for corrosion and tarnish resistance, bondability, stable contact resistance, solderability, and infrared reflectivity; includes various types with differing purity and hardness.
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