MIL-DTL-83517A
FIGURE 10. Microstrip.
6.5.7 Copper alloy. Copper mixed with a more valuable metal to give durability or some other desired
quality. For connectors acquired to this specification and materials indicated as copper alloy (see 1.2.2).
The mating connector body is to be copper beryllium; however, the outer external parts are allowed to be
brass.
6.6 Subject term (key word) listing.
Copper beryllium
Phosphor bronze
Nickel
Brass
6.7 Environmentally preferable material. Environmentally preferable materials should be used to the
maximum extent possible to meet the requirements of this specification. Table VIII lists the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) top seventeen hazardous materials targeted for major usage
reduction. Use of these materials should be minimized or eliminated unless needed to meet the
requirements specified herein (see section 3).
TABLE VIII. EPA top seventeen hazardous materials.
Benzene
Dichloromethane
Tetrachloroethylene
Cadmium and Compounds
Lead and Compounds
Toluene
Carbon Tetrachloride
Mercury and Compounds
1,1,1-Trichoroethane
Chloroform
Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Trichloroethylene
Chromium
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Xylenes
Cyanide and Compounds
Nickel and Compounds
6.8 Guidance on use of alternative parts with less hazardous or non-hazardous materials. This
specification provides for a number of alternative plating materials via the PIN. Users should select the
PIN with the least hazardous material that meets the form, fit and function requirements of their
application.
6.9 Changes from previous issue. Marginal notations are not used in this revision to identify changes
with respect to the previous issue due to the extent of the changes.
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