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Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56401)
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This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6aluminum-4vanadium ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy (R56401) to be used in the manufacture of surgical implants. The products are classified into: strip, sheet, plate, bar, forging bar, and wire. The heat analysis shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified. Product analysis tolerances do not broaden the specified heat analysis requirements but cover variations between laboratories in the measurement of chemical content. Tension test and bend test shall be performed to meet the requirements specified.
Scope
1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6aluminum-4vanadium ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy (R56401) to be used in the manufacture of surgical implants.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents in parentheses are provided for information only.
Keywords
metals (for surgical implants); orthopaedic medical devices; titanium alloys; titanium alloys (for surgical implants); ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)
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Document Number
ASTM-F136-02a
Revision Level
2002A EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Nov. 10, 2002
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
F04.12