Application scenarios and advantages of different electrical contact materials
Application scenarios:
AgCdO (Silver - Cadmium Oxide) SERIES: light switch, circuit breaker, electromagnetic switch, micro switch, MOTOR protector, LINE starter, FUS-free circuit breaker control switch, large load relay, CAM switch, etc.
AgSnO2 (Silver - Tin Oxide) SERIES: automobile breaker, micro switch, electromagnetic switch, various switches and high energy bracelet, household circuit breaker, etc.
AgNi (Silver - Nickel) series: low power switch, static bracelet point, line starter, circuit breaker micro switch, control switch, temperature regulator, thermostat.
AgSnO2ln2O3 (Silver - Indium Tin Oxide) series: breaker, electromagnetic switch, various switches and high precision bracelet points, etc.
Sterling silver and others: automatic switches, thermostats, baking machines, ovens, timers, medium power switches, etc.
Advantages:
AgCdO(Silver - Cadmium Oxide) series: has good wear resistance, fusion welding resistance and electrical and thermal conductivity, small and stable contact resistance.
AgSnO2 (Silver - Tin Oxide) series: high thermal stability, heat resistance, arc erosion resistance and melting resistance, long service life
AgNi(Silver-Nickel) series: Used for DC contacts with good electrical conductivity, stable contact resistance, small electrical loss.
AgSnO2ln2O3 (Silver - Indium Tin Oxide) series: better thermal stability and higher hardness, with better fusion welding and durable burn out.
Pure Silver: good conductivity, but easy to stick and weld.