ASTM F560-05
Historical Standard: ASTM F560-05 Standard Specification for Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant Applications(UNS R05200, UNS R05400)
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ASTM F560
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for unalloyed tantalum plate, sheet, strip, rod, and wire used in the manufacture of surgical implants.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
F981 Practice for Assessment of Compatibility of Biomaterials for Surgical Implants with Respect to Effect of Materials on Muscle and Bone
American Society for Quality Control Standard
ASQC1 Specifications of General Requirements for a Quality ProgramISO Standard
ISO6892MetallicMater Tensile Testing at Ambient TemperatureKeywords
metals (for surgical implants); orthopaedic medical devices; tantalum; Metallic surgical implant materials--specifications; Orthopaedic medical devices--specifications; Surgical implants--specifications; Tantalum (Ta)/tantalum alloys--specifications; UNS R05200 (Ta, unalloyed, cast); UNS R05400 (Ta, unalloyed, sintered);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)
DOI: 10.1520/F0560-05
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