American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved March 1, 2005. Published March 2005. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as A 877/A 877M – 99. 4 p. This specification covers the highest quality of round chromium-silicon alloy steel valve spring wire, uniform in quality and temper, intended for the manufacture of valve springs and other springs requiring high-fatigue properties when used at moderately elevated temperatures. This wire shall be either in the annealed and cold-drawn or oil-tempered condition as specified by purchaser.