Uses
AM Pd-10 can be used on all ferrous and non-ferrous alloys and primarily used in vacuum applications within the electronic industry and for metallized ceramic-to-metal seals. AM Pd-10 has a much lower vapor pressure compared to standard silver base filler metals and offers better strength and wetting ability than BVAg-8.
Brazing Characteristics
The palladium content in AM Pd-10 allows for better wetting than other silver braze alloys especially on Kovar to Mo-Mn Seals. AM Pd-10 has high oxidation and corrosion resistance and creates extremely strong hermetic seals on Kovar, Copper, Nickel, and Metallized Ceramics. The recommended braze interface clearance for AM Pd-10 is 0.001 - 0.002” (inches).
Specifications
AM Pd-10 conforms to American Welding Society (AWS) A5.8/A5.8M BVAg-31 Grade 1 and 2
Forms Available
Wire, Foil, Atomized powder, Paste, Sheet, and Preformed shapes; rings, washers, discs, shims, specialty shapes. Two dimensional shapes can be Laser-cut and/or machined with EDM though parts must be cleaned prior to brazing.
Alloy Details
- Brazing Temperature Range High: 1665 F / 907 C
- Brazing Temperature Range Low: 1615 F / 879 C
- Liquidus: 1565 F / 852 C
- Solidus: 1515 F / 824 C
Composition
- Ag: 59%
- Cu: 31%
- Pd: 10%
Compare With
- AWS: BVAg-31
- P&I: PAL 10
- Wesgo: PALCUSIL 10
- Lucas: Premabraze 580
- UNS: P07587