American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved June 1, 2006. Published June 2006. Originally approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as B 476 – 01. 4 p. This specification covers general requirements common to wrought precious metal electrical contact alloy products in the form of sheet, strip, wire, and rod. Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order or in an individual specification, these general requirements shall apply to wrought electrical contact materials where indicated in the applicable product specifications issued by ASTM.