Silver–zinc oxide
AgZnO Electrical Contact Material
ZnO composition options with product-form, condition and application checks.
Discuss a Material RequirementReference data
Composition & review| Topic | Reference information |
|---|---|
| ZnO content window | 8 ± 1 or 10 ± 1 wt.% |
| Reference property fields | Density, electrical resistivity, hardness, tensile strength, and elongation |
| Applicable material form | Contact tip, wire, strip, rivet, or other specified form must be identified before review |
Composition options and material properties vary by grade, product form, supplied condition and test method. Confirm the requirements for your application.
Reading the data
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Full material grade
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Product form & condition
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Switching duty & joining
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Technical data
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Confirm the product form
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Application and destination market
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Project requirements
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Material grade
Product form
Supplied condition
- Material properties vary by product form; data for wire, strip, rivets, and other specified forms should not be used interchangeably.