This specification covers a gold-rich, age-hardenable alloy in rod, wire, and strip form applicable to electrical contacts. The material shall be finished by cold working, annealing, turning, grinding, and age hardening. The materials shall conform to the specified chemical composition requirements. Tensile strength, elongation, and hardness shall be determined by tension and hardness tests. Chemical analysis shall be done by spectrochemical or wet analysis methods.
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| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | ASTM B541-01(2006) |
| Product Name | Standard Specification for Gold Electrical Contact Alloy |