ASTM B388-06(2018) - 1.4.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers thermostat metals in the form of sheet or strip that are used for the temperature-sensitive elements of devices for controlling, compensating, or indicating temperature and is intended to supply acceptance requirements to purchasers ordering this material by type designation.

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 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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices, and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

B223-08(2018)

Standard Test Method for Modulus of Elasticity of Thermostat Metals (Cantilever Beam Method)

E384-22

Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials

E92-23

Standard Test Methods for Vickers Hardness and Knoop Hardness of Metallic Materials

C351-92b(1999)

Standard Test Method for Mean Specific Heat of Thermal Insulation

B753-07(2018)

Standard Specification for Thermostat Component Alloys

B106-08(2019)

Standard Test Methods for Flexivity of Thermostat Metals

B63-07(2018)

Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Metallically Conducting Resistance and Contact Materials

B478-23

Standard Test Method for Cross Curvature of Thermostat Metals

B389-81(2020)

Standard Test Method for Thermal Deflection Rate of Spiral and Helical Coils of Thermostat Metal

B362-91(2020)

Standard Test Method for Mechanical Torque Rate of Spiral Coils of Thermostat Metal