ASTM F1295-01
(Specification)Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6 Aluminum-7 Niobium Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56700)
Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6 Aluminum-7 Niobium Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56700)
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1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6 aluminum-7 niobium alloy bar and wire to be used in the manufacture of surgical implants (1-4).
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents in parentheses are for information only.
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Designation: F 1295 – 01
Standard Specification for
Wrought Titanium-6 Aluminum-7 Niobium Alloy for Surgical
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Implant Applications [UNS R56700]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1295; 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 2249 Chemical Check Analysis Limits, Titanium and
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Titanium Alloys
1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and
2.4 American Society for Quality Standard:
metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6
ASQ C1 Specification of General Requirements for a Qual-
aluminum-7 niobium alloy bar and wire to be used in the
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ity Program
manufacture of surgical implants (1-4).
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Product Classification
as the standard. The SI equivalents in parentheses are for
3.1 Bar—Rounds or flats from 0.1875 in. (4.76 mm) to 4 in.
information only.
(101.60 mm) in diameter or thickness. Other sizes and shapes
2. Referenced Documents by special order.
3.2 Forging Bar—Bar as described in 3.1, used for the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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production of forgings, may be furnished in the hot rolled
E 8 TestMethodsforTensionTestingofMetallicMaterials
condition.
E 120 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Titanium and
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3.3 Wire—Rounds or flats less than 0.1875 in. (4.76 mm) in
Titanium Alloys
diameter or thickness.
E 1409 Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Tita-
nium and Titanium Alloys by the Insert Gas Fusion
4. Ordering Information
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Technique
4.1 Include with inquiries and orders for material under this
E 1447 Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in
specification the following information:
Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Insert Gas Fusion
5 4.1.1 Quantity (weight or number of pieces),
Thermal Conductivity Method
4.1.2 Applicable ASTM designation, date of issue.
F 981 Practice for Assessment of Compatibility of Biioma-
4.1.3 Form (bar or wire),
terials for Surgical Implants with Respect to Effect of
6 4.1.4 Condition (see 5.3),
Materials in Muscle and Bone
4.1.5 Mechanical Properties (if applicable for special con-
2.2 ISO Standards:
ditions),
ISO 5832–11 Implants for Surgery—Metallic Materials—
4.1.6 Finish (see 5.2),
Part 11: Wrought Titanium 6–Aluminum 7–Niobium Al-
7 4.1.7 Applicable dimensions including size, thickness,
loy
7 width, or drawing number,
ISO 6892 Metallic Materials—Tensile Testing
4.1.8 Special tests, if any,
2.3 Aerospace Material Specification:
4.1.9 Other requirements.
5. Materials and Manufacture
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F04 on
Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices and is the direct responsibility of
5.1 The various titanium mill products covered in this
Subcommittee F04.12 on Metallurgical Materials.
specification normally are formed with the conventional forg-
Current edition approved October 10, 2001. Published January 2002. Originally
ing and rolling equipment found in primary ferrous and
published as F 1295 – 92. Last previous edition F 1295 – 97a.
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end of nonferrous plants. The alloy is usually multiple melted in arc
the text.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vols 01.02, 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, and 03.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.06. Available from Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Dr.,
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 13.01. Warrendale, PA 15096.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Available from American Society for Quality, 600 N. Plankinton Ave.,
Floor, New York, NY, 10036. Milwaukee, WI 53203.
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F 1295
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TABLE 2 Product Analysis Tolerances
furnaces (including furnaces such as plasma arc and electron
B
beam) of a type conventionally used for reactive metals. Tolerance Under the Minimum or Over the Maximum Limit
5.2 Finish—The mill product may be furnished to the
Aluminum 0.10
Niobium 0.10
implant manufacturer as descaled or pickled, sandblasted,
Tantalum 0.10
chemically milled, ground, machined, peeled, polished, or as
Iron 0.10
specified by the purchaser.
Oxygen 0.02
Carbon 0.02
5.3 Condition—Material shall be furnished in the annealed
Nitrogen 0.02
or hot rolled condition.
Hydrogen 0.002
A
Refer to AMS 2249.
6. Chemical Requirements
B
Under minimum limit not applicable for elements where only a maximum
6.1 The heat analysis shall conform to
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