Electrically conductive alloy
AssigneeConsolidated Refining Co., Inc.
InventorJanniah S. Prasad
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Abstract
An alloy comprising silver plus one or more additives taken from the class consisting of gold, platinum, osmium, iridium, palladium, ruthenium and rhodium is disclosed. Each additive metal is present in an amount of from 0 to 1% by weight of the alloy. The total amount of additive is at least 0.05% by weight of the alloy. A method of making permanent electrical connections using the alloy is also disclosed.
Claims2
A method of making a permanent connection across at least two terminals for flow of electrical current therebetween comprising affixing a lead bonding wire in electrical contact with said terminals, said wire consisting essentially of silver and at least one additive taken from the class consisting of the metals gold, platinum and palladium, each said additive metal present being in an amount of from 0.0 to 1.0% by weight of said alloy, the total amount of said additive being at least 0.05% by weight of said alloy.
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