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1、Designation: B904 00 (Reapproved 2014)Standard Specification forAutocatalytic Nickel over Autocatalytic Copper forElectromagnetic Interference Shielding1This standard is issued under the fixed designation B904; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption o

2、r, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. ScopeThis specification presents the requirements for multilayercoatings of autocatalyt

3、ic nickel-phosphorus over autocata-lytic copper on metallic and polymeric substrates. The coat-ing system is intended to provide electromagnetic interfer-ence (EMI) protection properties or electrostatic discharge(ESD) protection to parts fabricated from either polymeric ormetallic materials.2. Refe

4、renced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A919 Terminology Relating to Heat Treatment of Metals(Withdrawn 1999)3B183 Practice for Preparation of Low-Carbon Steel forElectroplatingB242 Guide for Preparation of High-Carbon Steel for Elec-troplatingB252 Guide for Preparation of Zinc Alloy Die Castings forEle

5、ctroplating and Conversion CoatingsB253 Guide for Preparation of Aluminum Alloys for Elec-troplatingB320 Practice for Preparation of Iron Castings for Electro-platingB322 Guide for Cleaning Metals Prior to ElectroplatingB374 Terminology Relating to ElectroplatingB504 Test Method for Measurement of T

6、hickness of Metal-lic Coatings by the Coulometric MethodB532 Specification for Appearance of Electroplated PlasticSurfacesB533 Test Method for Peel Strength of Metal ElectroplatedPlasticsB553 Test Method for Thermal Cycling of ElectroplatedPlastics (Withdrawn 1991)3B554 Practice for Measurement of T

7、hickness of MetallicCoatings on Nonmetallic Substrates (Withdrawn 1987)3B567 Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknessby the Beta Backscatter MethodB568 Test Method for Measurement of Coating Thicknessby X-Ray SpectrometryB602 Test Method for Attribute Sampling of Metallic andInorganic Coatin

8、gsB697 Guide for Selection of Sampling Plans for Inspectionof Electrodeposited Metallic and Inorganic CoatingsB727 Practice for Preparation of Plastics Materials for Elec-troplatingB733 Specification for Autocatalytic (Electroless) Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings on MetalD3330/D3330M Test Method for Peel

9、Adhesion of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD3359 Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape TestD4935 Test Method for Measuring the ElectromagneticShielding Effectiveness of Planar Materials2.2 Military Standard:MIL-STD-461 Electromagnetic Emission and SusceptibilityRequirements for the Control of Electrom

10、agnetic Interfer-ence43. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsMany of the terms used in this specifica-tion can be found in Terminologies A919 or B374.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 significant surfaces, nthese surfaces are classified asprimary, secondary, nonsignificant, and coating-

11、free surfaces.3.2.1.1 coating-free areas, adjareas specified on partdrawings or suitably marked samples.3.2.1.2 nonsignificant surfaces, adjall holes, recesses, andother areas where a controlled deposit cannot be obtainedunder normal coating conditions and that cannot be touched1This specification i

12、s under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee B08 onMetallic and Inorganic Coatings and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeB08.03 on Engineering Coatings.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as B904 0

13、0(2009). DOI:10.1520/B0904-00R14.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version o

14、f this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700Robbins Ave. Philadelphia, PA 191115094, Attn: NPODS.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1w

15、ith a 20-mm diameter ball shall be considered nonsignificantsurfaces unless otherwise specified on part drawings or suitablymarked samples.3.2.1.3 primary significant surface, adjall mating surfacesand those other surfaces specified on part drawings or suitablymarked samples.3.2.1.4 secondary signif

16、icant surfaces, adjall surfaces,other than primary significant surfaces, that can be touchedwith a 20-mm diameter ball shall be considered secondarysignificant surfaces unless otherwise specified on part drawingsor suitably marked samples.4. Classification4.1 This classification system provides for

17、the following:4.1.1 Types of coating based on thickness and testingrequirements, and4.1.2 Grades of coating based on alloy composition.4.2 Coating Type:4.2.1 The coating type indicates the type of application andtests to be used in determining the acceptance of the coating.4.2.2 Coating Type Definit

18、ions:4.2.2.1 Type 1Coatings intended to shield devices forFCC/VDE Class B service.4.2.2.2 Type 2Coatings intended to shield devices forFCC/VDE Class B service in harsh environments.4.2.2.3 Type 3Coatings intended to shield devices forMIL-STD-461 requirements.4.2.2.4 Type 4Coatings intended to shield

19、 devices forFCC/VDE Class A requirements.4.2.3 The description of Types 1, 2, 3, and 4 is summarizedin Table 1.4.3 Coating Grade:4.3.1 The coating grade is based upon phosphorus content.NOTE 1The coating grade indicates the relative contact impedanceand the relative corrosion resistance of the nicke

20、l-phosphorus coating andtests to be used in determining the acceptance of the coating4.3.2 Coating Grade Definitions:4.3.3 Grade 1 coatings have a phosphorus content between3 and 5 %.NOTE 2Low phosphorus coatings exhibit low electrical contactimpedance. High phosphorus contents exhibit somewhat high

21、er contactimpedance, however, the coating is more corrosion resistant.4.3.4 Grade 2 coatings have a phosphorus content between6 and 11 %.NOTE 3The adhesion and resistance to blistering are improved onsome polymeric substrates by an initial flash deposit of autocatalyticnickel.5. Ordering Information

22、5.1 To avoid misunderstanding between contractual parties,purchase orders or contracts for autocatalytic nickel overautocatalytic copper coatings under this specification shouldinclude the designation, issue date, and the following informa-tion:5.1.1 Type of substrate.5.1.1.1 Metallic substrates sho

23、uld state the composition andmetallurgical condition. Assemblies of dissimilar materialsshould be identified.5.1.1.2 Polymeric substrates should state the polymer typeand should be of a plating grade.5.1.2 Classification of the deposit by type and grade.5.1.3 Primary significant surfaces and coating

24、-free surfacesmust be indicated on drawings.5.1.4 Any special requirements.5.1.5 Test methods for coating adhesion, thickness, porosity.5.1.6 Sampling program.6. Surface Preparation6.1 Surface ContaminationSurfaces of polymeric partsmust be free of all mold release agents, dirt, oil, grease, andcont

25、amination detrimental to the final finish. Surfaces ofmetallic parts must be free of all scale, oxidation, and contami-nation detrimental to the final finish. A clean surface isessential to the adhesion and electrical conductivity require-ments of the subsequent coated part.6.2 Cleaning, Conditionin

26、g, and ActivatingAny adequatemethod of cleaning, conditioning, and activating is acceptableprovided the coated parts meet the inspection requirements andare free of distortion. Examples of adequate methods ofcleaning can be found in 10.2.6.2.1 Base Material SuitabilityThe parts to be coated shallbe

27、inspected by the coater prior to any processing to determinetheir suitability for coating. Unsuitable parts shall be returnedto the fabricator or molder.6.3 Mechanical RougheningMechanical roughening ofpolymer surfaces, to promote adhesion, may only be used whenspecified on the part drawing.7. In-Pr

28、ocess Storage and Handling7.1 Following cleaning, conditioning, and activating, allparts shall be immediately coated with copper and thennickel-phosphorus to the thickness specified in Table 1. Theparts processing cycle shall be a continuous operation withoutany interruption.7.2 HandlingThe parts sh

29、all be suitably racked so as toprevent gas entrapment and to avoid physical handling of theprimary significant surfaces.7.3 DryingFollowing coating, the parts may be dried withwarm air currents. Drying temperature shall not exceed theTABLE 1 Autocatalytic Nickel-Phosphorus Over AutocatalyticCopper C

30、oating Descriptions SummaryType Thickness ShieldingEffectiveness(Typical) inaccordance withTest MethodD4935ApplicationAutocatalyticCopperAutocatalyticNickel-Phosphorus1 1 m min 0.25 m min 80-100 dB FCC/VDEClass B2 1 m min 1.5 m min 80-100 dB Harsh Envi-ronment3 2.5 m min 0.25 m min 90-110 dB MIL-STD

31、-461B4 Optional/Not re-quired1.0 m min 50-70 dB FCC/VDEClass AB904 00 (2014)2heat distortion temperature of the substrate. Wetting agentsmay be used to enhance water shedding provided they do notinterfere with subsequent paint adhesion.7.4 StorageFollowing drying, all parts shall be stored in aclean

32、 dry area, protected from corrosive fumes and humidityprior to packaging and shipment.8. Inspection8.1 Process QualificationAll nickel-phosphorus over cop-per coatings shall be produced from processes qualified inaccordance with the requirements in Section 9.8.2 Nickel-Phosphorus Over Copper Coating

33、The nickel-phosphorus coating shall meet the requirements of Specifica-tion B733.8.2.1 AppearanceThe nickel-phosphorus over coppercoating shall be smooth, semi-bright, adherent, and free fromdefects that will impair the corrosion resistance, electricalconductivity or electromagnetic shielding effect

34、iveness prop-erties of the coating, see Specification B532 for polymericparts and Specification B733 for metallic parts.8.2.2 Blisters and Unplated Areas8.2.2.1 BlistersThe parts shall be examined visually for10 to 15 s or as necessary to adequately examine the entireplated surface at a distance of

35、600 to 900 mm (arms length) forevidence of blisters. Visually means 20/20 vision or correctedto 20/20. Parts exhibiting blisters shall be rejected.8.2.2.2 Unplated AreasVoids, skips, and other unplatedareas, visible to the unaided eye, exposing the substrate shall belimited to the sizes and numbers

36、shown in Table 2. Voids andskips exposing copper are not permitted.8.2.3 ThicknessThe thickness test shall be performed onthe primary and secondary significant surfaces of the finishedpart. Thickness shall be as specified in Table 1. For partsacceptance the combined thickness of deposit and toleranc

37、especified in Table 1 may be used, provided representative partsalso meet the electrical conductivity requirements specified in8.2.5. The thickness of deposit on nonsignificant surfaces shallbe that which results from control on the primary and second-ary significant surfaces, provided plating cover

38、age occurs,unless otherwise specified on the part drawing.8.2.3.1 Thickness Test MethodsThe following test meth-ods are suitable for measuring local thickness of nickel-phosphorus and copper coating, see Practice B554. See 8.2.3.2for restrictions.Coulometric MethodSee Test Method B504X-Ray MethodSee

39、 Test Method B568Beta Backscatter MethodSee Test Method B567(1) Coulometric MethodThis semi-destructive method issuitable for the measurement of individual layers in the rangeof 0.25 to 100 m.(2) X-Ray MethodThis nondestructive method is suitablefor the measurement of individual layers in the range

40、of 0.25 to65 m and shall be the referee method.(3) Beta Backscatter MethodThis nondestructive methodis suitable for measuring total coating thickness between 0.1and 100 m.8.2.3.2 RestrictionElectronic thickness testers utilizingthe Eddy-current principle are not suitable for this specificationand sh

41、all not be used.8.2.4 AdhesionThe coatings shall not peel or separatefrom the base material when subjected to the tape test (see9.4.1).8.2.5 Electrical ContinuityThe coating shall form a con-tinuous electrical path across the significant and nonsignificantsurfaces.8.2.5.1 Electrical CriteriaThe DC r

42、esistance of the coat-ing system, between all points of the primary significantsurfaces shall not exceed 0.1 unless otherwise specified onpart drawings. The measurement shall be made with anohmmeter, having a sensitivity of at least 20 000 /V, and ameasuring voltage of 9 6 3 V DC and a 2 A load.8.2.

43、5.2 Electrical Measurement ProcedureThe DC resis-tance of the coating system, shall be measured on a test sampleprepared by assembling two coated parts together, clampingthem with 2 M4, class 4.8 threaded fasteners assembled withtwo flat washers and a mating nut torqued to 1.52.0 NM. Themeasuring pr

44、obes shall each be pressed firmly into the oppos-ing faces of the assembly so as to make intimate contact withthe coating. Alternatively, when it is not practical to assembletwo parts together for this test, a single part may be used. Inthat event, press one probe firmly into the surface of the part

45、 sothat it is in intimate contact with the coating. The second probeshall be held in contact with the part surface, in a position andwith a pressure approximating that of writing with a pencil.This probe shall have a radius of 1 mm minimum. The probesshall be held at least 25 and no more than 200 mm

46、 apart.8.3 SamplingA suitable sampling plan may be selectedfrom those in Test Method B602. Guidance in selecting asuitable sampling plan will be found in Guide B697.9. Requirements for Process Qualification9.1 Process SelectionCommercial processes are availablethat meet the requirements of this spec

47、ification.9.2 Coating CompositionThe composition of the nickel-phosphorus coating shall be 3 to 11 % phosphorus and theremainder nickel. The composition of the copper coating shallbe 99 % copper minimum.9.3 Electrical IntegrityParts or coupons shall be subject to20 cycles of the cyclic temperature-h

48、umidity test and then tothe requirements of 8.2.5.1 and 8.2.5.2.9.4 AdhesionThe coatings shall not peel or separate fromthe base material when subjected to the following tests.9.4.1 Tape Test:9.4.1.1 Apply a piece of pressure sensitive filament tape,approximately 25 mm wide and 75 mm long, onto the

49、coatedsurface, pressing it firmly into place. Remove the tape, withinTABLE 2 Allowable Unplated AreasArea Size/Void, max Maximum Void Area/10 000 mm2Mating surface areas 0 0Nonmating surfacearea100 mm2200 mm2B904 00 (2014)35 minutes, with a continuous, smooth and rapid pull at an angleof approximately 90.9.4.2 The filament tape shall be 25 6 1 mm wide semitrans-parent pressure-sensitive tape with an adhesion strength of44.66 2.8 g/mm width when tested in accordance with TestMethods D3330/D3330M. The adhesion shall not chan