Silver-based alloys and composite materials are essential when it comes to controlled switching of electrical loads in the low voltage range as well as the switchgear, automotive and telecommunication industry.
Heraeus classic standard materials range from Ag, AgCu and AgPd alloys to fine grain silver (Ag-0.15Ni) to composite materials such as silver-nickel, silver-graphite, silver-tungsten or silver-tungsten carbide as well as the silver-metal oxides AgSnO2, AgZnO and AgCdO.
Electrical contacts are available in different sizes and shapes. They range from strips and wires to profiles, tips and assemblies as well as rivets, tips and contacts in customized form
In addition, Heraeus offers supportive advice on choosing and adapting the right material in line with outstanding consulting service based on detailed analysis in Heraeus’ inhouse labs.
