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Standard Specification for Wrought Cobalt-28Chromium-6Molybdenum Alloys for Surgical Implants (UNS R31537, UNS R31538, and UNS R31539)

ASTM-F1537 - 2008 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for three wrought cobalt-28chromium-6molybdenum alloys used for surgical implants. The properties specified apply specifically to wrought bar, rod, and wire. The alloys shall conform to the prescribed chemical requirements. Two tension and two bend tests shall be performed on each sample lot to determine tensile properties. Bar, rod, and wire conforming to this specification shall have a homogeneous microstructure with an average grain size of ASTM No. 5 or finer when measured.

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1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for three wrought cobalt-28chromium-6molybdenum alloys used for surgical implants. The properties specified apply specifically to wrought bar, rod, and wire.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

Keywords

cobalt alloys (for surgical implants); cobalt-28chromium-6molybdenum; metals (for surgical implants); Cobalt alloys (for surgical implants)--specifications; Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy; UNS R31537 (Co-Cr-Mo alloy); UNS R31538 (Co-Cr-Mo alloy); UNS R31539 (Co-Cr-Mo alloy); Wrought cobalt surgical implant alloys; ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

13.01 (Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices)

To find similar documents by classification:

11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prosthetics and orthotics Including pacemakers Ophthalmic implants, see 11.040.70)

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Document Number

ASTM-F1537-08

Revision Level

2008 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Oct. 1, 2008

Document Type

Specification

Page Count

4 pages

Committee Number

F04.12