AIR4129A Metallic Whiskers

Revised

10/17/2019

Features
Issuing Committee
Scope
Content
This AIR presents an abbreviated review of the metallurgical phenomena known as whiskers. It is not all encompassing; rather, it is intended to introduce the design engineer to the technical issues of metallic whiskers, their formation, and the potentially dangerous problems they can cause.
Rationale
Content
AIR4129A results from a Five-Year Review and update of the specification with changes to scope (Section 1), definitions (Section 3), appearance and effects (4.1 and 4.2.1), and current concerns (6.1).
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/AIR4129A
Pages
3
Citation
SAE International Information Report, Metallic Whiskers, SAE Standard AIR4129A, Revised October 2019, Reaffirmed March 2013, Issued October 2008, https://doi.org/10.4271/AIR4129A.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
Oct 17, 2019
Product Code
AIR4129A
Content Type
Information Report
Status
Revised
Language
English

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