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The EIA 977-2017 Test Method - Electronic Passive Components Exposure to Atmospheric Sulfur provides guidelines and procedures for assessing the vulnerability of passive electronic components to the corrosive effects of atmospheric sulfur. This standard aims to ensure the reliability and longevity of electronic components by subjecting them to various sulfur exposure scenarios.

The standard defines options for testing these components, specifically evaluating their susceptibility to corrosion caused by sulfur compounds. These compounds can exist in either liquid or gaseous form and have the potential to corrode silver within the components, ultimately leading to their failure. By implementing this standard, manufacturers and users of electronic components can gain insights into their performance in the presence of atmospheric sulfur, allowing for appropriate mitigation measures to be taken to ensure their reliability and durability.