ASTM F136-98

Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy (UNS R56401) for Surgical Implant Applications

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1997
• Technical Committee: F04 - Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices
• Drafting Committee: F04.12 - Metallurgical Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

~~l~ Designation: F 136 - 98
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
Wrought Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low
Interstitial) Alloy (UNS R56401) for Surgical Implant
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Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 136; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision. the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (€) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope CI Specifications of General Requirements for a Quality
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Control Program
1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and
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2.3 Aerospace Material Specijications:
metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed Titanium-6
AMS 2249 Chemical Check Analysis Limits, Titanium and
Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy
Titanium Alloys
(R5640 I) to be used in the manufacture of surgical implants.
AMS 4930 Titanium Alloy Bars, Forgings, and Rings
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
6AL-4V Extra Low Interstitial Annealed
as the standard. The metric equivalents in parentheses are
2.4 Society of Automotive Engineers Standard:
provided for information only.
SAE J1086 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(UNS)9
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro­
3. Product Classification
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica­
3.1 Strip-Any product under 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
thickness and under 24 in. (610 mm) wide.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2 Sheet-Any product under 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in
thickness and 24 in. (610 mm) or more in width.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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3.3 Plate-Any product 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) thick and
E 8 Test Methods of Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
over and lOin. (254 mm) wide and over, with widths greater
E 120 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Titanium and
than five times thickness. Plate up to 4.00 in. (101.60 mm),
Titanium Alloys3
thick inclusive is covered by this specification.
E 290 Test Method for Semi-Guided Bend Test for Ductility
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3.4 Bar-Round bars and flats from 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) to
of Metallic Materials
4.00 in. (101.60 mm) in diameter or thickness (other sizes and
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)4
shapes by special order).
E 1409 Test Methods for Determination of Oxygen in
3.5 Forging bar-Bar as described in 3.4, used for produc­
Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion
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tion of forgings, may be furnished in the hot rolled condition.
Technique
3.6 Wire-Rounds less than 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in diam­
E 1447 Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in
eter.
Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion
Thermal Conductivity MethodS
4. Ordering Information
F 981 Practice for Assessment of Compatibility of Bioma­
4.1 Inquiries and orders for material under this specification
terials for Surgical Implants with Respect to Effect of
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shall include the following information:
Materials on Muscle and Bone.
4.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces),
2.2 ASQ Standard:
4.1.2 Applicable ASTM designation,
4.1.3 Form (sheet, strip, plate, wire, bar, or forging),
4.1.4 Condition (See 5.1),
, This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-4 on Medical 4.1.5 Mechanical properties (if applicable, for special con­
and Surgical Materials and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
ditions),
F04.12 on Metallurgical Materials.
4.1.6 Finish (See 5.2),
Current edition approved April 10, 1998. Published September 1998. Originally
published as F 136 - 84. Last previous edition F 136 - 96".
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TABLE 2 Product Analysis Tolerance
4.1.7 Applicable dimensions including size, thickness,
Tolerance Under the Minimum or
width, or print number,
Element Over the Maximum Limit
4.1.8 Special tests,
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