ISO 5832-14:2019

Implants for surgery - Metallic materials - Part 14: Wrought titanium 15-molybdenum 5-zirconium 3-aluminium alloy

This document specifies the characteristics of, and corresponding test methods for, the wrought titanium 15-molybdenum 5-zirconium 3-aluminium alloy for use in the manufacture of surgical implants. This document applies to materials in bar form up to a maximum diameter of 100 mm. NOTE The mechanical properties of a sample obtained from a finished product made of this alloy can differ from those specified in this document.

Implants chirurgicaux — Matériaux métalliques — Partie 14: Alliage corroyé à base de titane, de molybdène-15, de zirconium-5 et d'aluminium-3

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Feb-2019
• ICS: 11.040.40 - Implants for surgery, prosthetics and orthotics
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 150/SC 1 - Materials
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 150/SC 1/WG 4 - Metals
• Current Stage: 9092 - International Standard to be revised
• Start Date: 17-Sep-2024
• Completion Date: 13-Dec-2025

Relations

• Consolidated By: ISO/TS 17573-3:2021 - Electronic fee collection - System architecture for vehicle-related tolling - Part 3: Data dictionary
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Revises: ISO 5832-14:2007 - Implants for surgery - Metallic materials - Part 14: Wrought titanium 15-molybdenum 5-zirconium 3-aluminium alloy
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2016

Overview

ISO 5832-14:2019 is an international standard specifying the requirements for a wrought titanium 15-molybdenum 5-zirconium 3-aluminium alloy, used predominantly in the manufacture of surgical implants. This standard defines the chemical composition, microstructure, mechanical properties, and test methods for this specialized metallic material, ensuring safety, reliability, and performance in surgical applications. Applicable to materials in bar form with a maximum diameter of 100 mm, ISO 5832-14:2019 ensures consistency and quality for implant manufacturers.

Key Topics

• Chemical Composition: The standard outlines precise compositional limits including:

  • Molybdenum: 14.0% - 16.0%
  • Zirconium: 4.5% - 5.5%
  • Aluminium: 2.5% - 3.5%
  • Titanium: Balance
  • Maximum content limits for iron, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen to ensure biocompatibility and mechanical integrity.

• Microstructure: Requires a uniform, fully recrystallized single-phase beta microstructure after solution annealing. The grain size must be no coarser than grade 4 at 100× magnification, without presence of alpha case or foreign phases.

• Mechanical Properties: Defined tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation parameters to guarantee durability and flexibility for surgical implant use:

  • Tensile strength: minimum 900 MPa
  • Yield strength: minimum 800 MPa
  • Elongation after fracture: minimum 12%

• Test Methods: Specifies the standardized procedures for verifying chemical composition (recognized analytical techniques), grain size (ISO 643), and mechanical properties (ISO 6892-1 tensile testing at room temperature). Mechanical testing applies to representative samples prepared according to ISO 6892-1 ensuring standardized evaluation.

Applications

ISO 5832-14:2019 alloy serves critical roles in the biomedical implant industry, particularly for:

• Orthopedic implants such as bone plates, screws, and joint replacements, where strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility are essential.
• Surgical components requiring materials with superior mechanical properties and long-term biological acceptance.
• Manufacturing of implantable devices in bar form that demand precision engineering and consistent material characteristics.

The alloy’s rigorous compositional and microstructural standards ensure it can withstand bodily environments without adverse reactions, supporting reliable clinical outcomes.

Related Standards

• ISO 5832 Series: A comprehensive set of standards covering various metallic materials for surgical implants, including stainless steels and cobalt-chromium alloys. ISO 5832-14 is part 14 of this series, focusing specifically on this titanium-based alloy.
• ISO 6892-1: Specifies the method of tensile testing for metallic materials at room temperature, referenced within ISO 5832-14 for mechanical property verification.
• ISO 643: Addresses the methodology for micrographic determination of grain size in metallic materials, ensuring microstructural quality.
• ISO/TC 150: The technical committee responsible for developing standards related to surgical implants and materials, ensuring up-to-date consensus and international harmonization.

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Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5832-14
Second edition
2019-02
Implants for surgery — Metallic
materials —
Part 14:
Wrought titanium 15-molybdenum
5-zirconium 3-aluminium alloy
Implants chirurgicaux — Matériaux métalliques —
Partie 14: Alliage corroyé à base de titane, de molybdène-15, de
zirconium-5 et d'aluminium-3
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Chemical composition . 1
5 Microstructure . 2
6 Mechanical properties . 2
7 Test methods . 2
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This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition
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