ASTM F1472-02a

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-Nov-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 – 02a
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 2249 Chemical CheckAnalysis Limits, Titanium and
Titanium Alloys
1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and
AMS 4911 Titanium Alloy Sheet, Strip, and Plate 6Al-4V
metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-
Annealed
6aluminum-4vanadium alloy (UNS R56400) to be used in the
AMS4928 TitaniumAlloyBars,Wire,Forgings,Rings,and
manufacture of surgical implants.
Drawn Shapes 6Al-4V Annealed
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
AMS 4965 TitaniumAlloy, Bars,Wire, Forgings, and Rings
as the standard.The SI equivalents in parentheses are provided
6.0Al-4.0V Solution Heat Treated and Aged
for information only.
2.4 Society of Automotive Engineers Standard:
2. Referenced Documents SAE J1086 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys
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(UNS)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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E 8 Test Methods of Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
3. Terminology
E 120 Test Methods for ChemicalAnalysis of Titanium and
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3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Titanium Alloys
3.2 lot, n—the total number of mill products produced from
E 290 Test Method for Bend Testing of Materials for
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one heat under the same conditions at essentially the same
Ductility
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time.
E 527 Practice for Numbering Metals and Alloys (UNS)
E 1409 Test Method for Determination of Oxygen in Tita-
4. Product Classification
nium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion Tech-
3 4.1 Strip—Any product under 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in
nique
thickness and under 24 in. (610 mm) wide.
E 1447 Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in
4.2 Sheet—Any product under 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in
Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion
5 thickness and 24 in. (610 mm) or more in width.
Thermal Conductivity Method
4.3 Plate—Any product 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) thick and
F 981 Practice for Assessment of Compatibility of Bioma-
over and 10 in. (254 mm) wide and over, with widths greater
terials for Surgical Implants with Respect to Effect of
6 than five times thickness. Plate up to 4.00 in. (101.60 mm)
Materials on Muscle and Bone
thick, inclusive, is covered by this specification.
2.2 ASQ Standard:
4.4 Bar—Roundbarsandflatsfrom0.1875in.(4.75mm)to
C1 Specifications of General Requirements for a Quality
7 4.00 in. (101.60 mm) in diameter or thickness (other sizes and
Program
8 shapes by special order).
2.3 Aerospace Material Specifications:
4.5 Forging Bar—Bar as described in 4.4, used for produc-
tion of forgings, may be furnished in the hot rolled condition.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F04 on 4.6 Wire—Rounds or flats less than 0.1875 in. (4.75 mm) in
Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices and is the direct responsibility of
diameter.
Subcommittee F04.12 on Metallurgical Materials.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 2002. Published January 2003. Originally
5. Ordering Information
published in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F 1472 – 02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
5.1 Include with inquiries and orders for material under this
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.05.
specification the following information:
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.01.
5 5.1.1 Quantity,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.06.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 13.01. 5.1.2 ASTM designation and date of issue,
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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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F 1472 – 02a
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TABLE 2 Product Analysis Tolerance
5.1.3 Form (sheet, strip, plate, bar, or wire),
5.1.4 Condition (see 6.3), Tolerance Under the Minimum or
Element Over the Maximum Limit
5.1.5 Mechanical properties (if applicable, for special con-
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(Composition %)
ditions),
Nitrogen 0.02
5.1.6 Finish (see 6.2),
Carbon 0.02
5.1.7 Applicable dimensions including size, thickness,
Hydrogen 0.002
Iron 0.10
width, or drawing number,
Oxygen 0.02
5.1.8 Special tests, if any, and
Aluminum 0.40
5.1.9 Other requirements.
Vanadium 0.15
Yttrium 0.0006
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