ASTM F364-96(2014)

Standard Specification for Molybdenum Flattened Wire for Electron Tubes 

ABSTRACT
This specification covers two types of molybdenum flattened wire for electron tubes. These types are UNS R03604 and UNS R03603. The material shall conform to the prescribed limits of chemical composition such as carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, aluminum, calcium, silicon, iron, tungsten, potassium, and tin contents. The material shall be tested for hardness, temper, bending, and delamination.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers two types of molybdenum flattened wire up to 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) thick and up to 0.375 in. (9.52 mm) wide, specifically for use in electron tubes. The two grades have UNS numbers R03604 and R03603.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method described in this specification (see 10.2). 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2014
• ICS: 29.060.10 - Wires
• Technical Committee: F01 - Electronics
• Drafting Committee: F01.03 - Metallic Materials, Wire Bonding, and Flip Chip

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F364-96(2009) - Standard Specification for Molybdenum Flattened Wire for Electron Tubes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Replaced By: ASTM F364-96(2019) - Standard Specification for Molybdenum Flattened Wire for Electron Tubes 
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F364 −96 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
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Molybdenum Flattened Wire for Electron Tubes
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF364;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.2 Type II, UNS R03603—This type shall be a high-
recrystallization-temperature material having the composition
1.1 This specification covers two types of molybdenum
limits prescribed inTable 1 and shall be capable of retaining its
flattened wire up to 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) thick and up to 0.375
ductility after firing at a temperature of 2375 6 25°F (1300 6
in. (9.52 mm) wide, specifically for use in electron tubes. The
14°C) for at least 20 min.
two grades have UNS numbers R03604 and R03603.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. Ordering Information
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
the following information:
and are not considered standard.
4.1.1 Quantity of each size,
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
4.1.2 Dimensions or size (see 8.1),
test method described in this specification (see 10.2). This
4.1.3 Edgewise curvature (camber) if required (see 8.2),
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
4.1.4 Type (see 3.1),
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
4.1.5 Temper (see 7.1), and
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
4.1.6 How furnished (coils, spools, etc.).
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
tions prior to use.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 The molybdenum wires covered by this specification
2. Referenced Documents
shall be made by any appropriate process.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—It has been found that molybdenum wire made by the powder
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
metallurgy process will meet the requirements of this specification.
terials
E315 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Molybdenum
6. Chemical Composition
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(Withdrawn 2010)
6.1 Type I and Type II molybdenum wire shall conform to
E384 Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of
the chemical compositions prescribed in Table 1.
Materials
6.2 The materials shall be analyzed in accordance with Test
3. Classification
Methods E315 or other appropriate ASTM methods when
3.1 Two types of molybdenum flattened wire are covered by available. Other methods, as mutually agreed upon between
this specification: seller and purchaser, may be employed.
3.1.1 Type I, UNS R03604—This type shall have the com-
position limits prescribed in Table 1. 7. Physical Properties
7.1 Temper—Material under this specification shall be sup-
plied in one of the following classifications of temper:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F01 on
7.1.1 Hard—As-rolled, not stress-relieved, suitable for
Electronics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F01.03 on Metallic
spring applications, or
Materials.
7.1.2 Stress-Relieved— Suitable for bending or winding.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2014.PublishedJuly2014.Originallyapproved
in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F364 – 96 (2009). DOI:
7.2 The hardness test (see 10.1) is to be used as the criterion
10.1520/F0364-96R14.
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for identifying hard and stress-relieved materials in accordance
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with Table 2.
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7.2.1 When determining microhardness using light loads,
the ASTM website.
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the thickness and load relationships shown in Table 3 are
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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition TABLE 4 Dimensional Tolerances
Composition, max, ppm Tolerance
Specified Thickness,
plus and mi-
Element
Type I Type II
in. (mm)
nus, in. (mm)
UNS R03604 UNS R03603
Up to 0.0050 (0.127), incl 0.0002 (0.005)
Carbon 50 15
Over 0.0050 to 0.0100 (0.127 to 0.254), 0.0003 (0.008)
Oxygen 80 175
incl
Nitrogen 20 10
Over 0.0100 to 0.0200 (0.254 to 0.508), 0.0004 (0.010)
Hydrogen 10 10
incl
Aluminum 150 150
Over 0.0200 to 0.0300 (0.508 to 0.762), 0.0005 (0.013)
Calcium 50 50
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Designation: F364 − 96 (Reapproved 2009) F364 − 96 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
1
Molybdenum Flattened Wire for Electron Tubes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F364; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers two types of molybdenum flattened wire up to 0.050 in. (1.27 mm) thick and up to 0.375 in. (9.52
mm) wide, specifically for use in electron tubes. The two grades have UNS numbers R03604 and R03603.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method described in this specification (see 10.2). 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
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E315 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Molybdenum (Withdrawn 2010)
E384 Test Method for Knoop and Vickers Hardness of Materials
3. Classification
3.1 Two types of molybdenum flattened wire are covered by this specification:
3.1.1 Type I, UNS R03604—This type shall have the composition limits prescribed in Table 1.
3.1.2 Type II, UNS R03603—This type shall be a high-recrystallization-temperature material having the composition limits
prescribed in Table 1 and shall be capable of retaining its ductility after firing at a temperature of 2375 6 25°F (1300 6 14°C)
for at least 20 min.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Orders for material under this specification shall include the following information:
4.1.1 Quantity of each size,
4.1.2 Dimensions or size (see 8.1),
4.1.3 Edgewise curvature (camber) if required (see 8.2),
4.1.4 Type (see 3.1),
4.1.5 Temper (see 7.1), and
4.1.6 How furnished (coils, spools, etc.).
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 The molybdenum wires covered by this specification shall be made by any appropriate process.
NOTE 1—It has been found that molybdenum wire made by the powder metallurgy process will meet the requirements of this specification.
6. Chemical Composition
6.1 Type I and Type II molybdenum wire shall conform to the chemical compositions prescribed in Table 1.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F01 on Electronics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F01.03 on Metallic Materials.
Current edition approved May 1, 2009June 1, 2014. Published July 20092014. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20022009 as F364 – 96
(2002).(2009). DOI: 10.1520/F0364-96R09.10.1520/F0364-96R14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Chemical Composition
Composition, max, ppm
Element
Type I Type II
UNS R03604 UNS R03603
Carbon 50 15
Oxygen 80 175
Nitrogen 20 10
Hydrogen 10 10
Aluminum 150 150
Calcium 50 50
Silicon 100 350
Iron 100 100
Tungsten 200 200
Potassium 150 150
Tin 25 25
Other elements, each 50 50
min % by difference
Molybdenum 99.90 99.90
TABLE 1 Chemical Composition
Composition, max, ppm
Element
Type I Type II
UNS R03604 UNS R03603
Carbon 50 15
Oxygen 80 175
Nitrogen 20 10
Hydrogen 10 10
Aluminum 150 150
Calcium 50 50
Silicon 100 350
Iron 100 100
Tungsten 200 200
Potassium 150 150
Tin 25 25
Other elements, each 50 50
min % by difference
Molybdenum 99.90 99.90
6.2 The materials shall be analyzed in accordance with Test Methods E315 or other appropriate ASTM methods when available.
Other methods, as mutually agreed upon between seller and purchaser, may be employed.
7. Physical Properti
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