What is BS EN 16602-70-20 - Susceptibility of silver-plated copper wire and cable to "red-plague" corrosion about?
BS EN 16602-70-20 focuses on space product assurance. BS EN 16602-70-20 gives details of an accelerated screening test method and acceptance criteria to determine the suitability of silver-plated wire and cable materials for use on spacecraft and associated equipment. The test method, which also determines the suitability of the associated fabrication processes, is based on the work of Anthony and Brown (1965). They established that “red-plague” originates at breaks in the silver-plating of copper wire strands in the presence of moisture and oxygen. The environmental test system artificially promotes “red-plague” corrosion under controlled laboratory conditions as a result of galvanic corrosion of the copper conductor core.
Who is BS EN 16602-70-20 - Susceptibility of silver-plated copper wire and cable to "red-plague" corrosion for?
BS EN 16602-70-20 on susceptibility of silver-plated copper wire and cable to "red-plague" corrosion is applicable to:
- Silver-plated copper wire and cable manufacturers
- Quality control and regulatory bodies
- System engineers for spacecraft projects
Why should you use BS EN 16602-70-20 - Susceptibility of silver-plated copper wire and cable to "red-plague" corrosion?
The principle of corrosion test to determine the susceptibility of silver plate copper wire and cable to red-plague corrosion is to submit the item to be tested (wire and cable).
BS EN 16602-70-20 provides the test method to check the susceptibility of silver-plated copper wire and cable to "red-plague" corrosion. BS EN 16602-70-20 provides you with the requirements for preparatory conditions, test procedure, acceptance criteria, and quality assurance. This shall ensure the suitability of silverplated wire and cable materials for use on spacecraft and associated equipment and contribute to the successful space mission.