Corrosion Effects on EMI Gasketed Joints

Abstract

The effects which corrosion can have on a gasketed joint is documented. This documentation is in the form of illustrating previous published work and the results of moisture and salt spray tests which were performed on gasketed joints. The results include conclusions and recommendations based upon the referenced previously published information and the testing reported in the paper. The recommendations list a series of gasket materials and surface plating which can be successfully used without experiencing excessive corrosion as a function of the required environment and level of shielding.