ASTM F1472-02

Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium -6Aluminum -4Vanadium Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56400)

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6aluminum-4vanadium alloy (UNS R56400) 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 values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Apr-2002
• ICS: 11.040.40 - Implants for surgery, prosthetics and orthotics
• Technical Committee: F04 - Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices
• Drafting Committee: F04.12 - Metallurgical Materials

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Designation: F 1472 – 02
Standard Specification for
Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium Alloy for Surgical
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Implant Applications (UNS R56400)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1472; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope * AMS 4911 Titanium Alloy Sheet, Strip, and Plate 6Al-4V
Annealed
1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and
AMS 4928 Titanium Alloy Bars, Wire, Forgings, Rings, and
metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-
Drawn Shapes 6Al-4V Annealed
6aluminum-4vanadium alloy (UNS R56400) to be used in the
AMS 4965 Titanium Alloy, Bars, Wire, Forgings, and Rings
manufacture of surgical implants.
6.0Al-4.0V Solution Heat Treated and Aged
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
2.4 Society of Automotive Engineers Standard:
as the standard. The SI equivalents in parentheses are provided
SAE J1086 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys
for information only.
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(UNS)
2. Referenced Documents
3. Product Classification
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 3.1 Strip—Any product under 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in
E 8 Test Methods of Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
thickness and under 24 in. (610 mm) wide.
E 120 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Titanium and
3 3.2 Sheet—Any product under 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in
Titanium Alloys
thickness and 24 in. (610 mm) or more in width.
E 290 Test Method for Bend Testing of Materials for
2 3.3 Plate—Any product 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) thick and
Ductility
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over and 10 in. (254 mm) wide and over, with widths greater
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
than five times thickness. Plate up to 4.00 in. (101.60 mm)
E 1409 Test Methods for Determination of Oxygen in
thick, inclusive, is covered by this specification.
Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion
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3.4 Bar—Round bars and flats from 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) to
Technique
4.00 in. (101.60 mm) in diameter or thickness (other sizes and
E 1447 Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in
shapes by special order).
Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion
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3.5 Forging Bar—Bar as described in 3.4, used for produc-
Thermal Conductivity Method
tion of forgings, may be furnished in the hot rolled condition.
F 981 Practice for Assessment of Compatibility of Bioma-
3.6 Wire—Rounds or flats less than 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in
terials for Surgical Implants with Respect to Effect of
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diameter.
Materials on Muscle and Bone
2.2 ASQ Standard:
4. Ordering Information
C1 Specifications of General Requirements for a Quality
7 4.1 Include with inquiries and orders for material under this
Program
8 specification the following information:
2.3 Aerospace Material Specifications:
4.1.1 Quantity,
AMS 2249 Chemical Check Analysis Limits, Titanium and
4.1.2 ASTM designation and date of issue,
Titanium Alloys
4.1.3 Form (sheet, strip, plate, bar, or wire),
4.1.4 Condition (see 5.3),
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F04 on
4.1.5 Mechanical properties (if applicable, for special con-
Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee F04.12 on Metallurgical Materials.
ditions),
Current edition approved Apr. 10, 2002. Published June 2002. Originally
4.1.6 Finish (see 5.2),
published as F 1472 – 93. Last previous edition F 1472 – 00.
2 4.1.7 Applicable dimensions including size, thickness,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05. width, or drawing number,
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.
4.1.8 Special tests, if any, and
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.06.
4.1.9 Other requirements.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 13.01.
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Available from American Society for Quality, 600 N. Plankinton Ave.,
Milwaukee, WI 53203.
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Available from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001. New designation established in accordance with E 527 and SAE J1086.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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TABLE 2 Product Analysis Tolerance
5. Materials and Manufacture
Tolerance Under the Minimum or
5.1 The various titanium mill products covered in this
Element Over the Maximum Limit
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