ASTM F136 - 11 Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56401)
This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6aluminum-4vanadium ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy (R56401) to be used in the manufacture of surgical implants. The products are classified into: strip, sheet, plate, bar, forging bar, and wire. The heat analysis shall conform to the chemical composition requirements specified. Product analysis tolerances do not broaden the specified heat analysis requirements but cover variations between laboratories in the measurement of chemical content. Tension test and bend test shall be performed to meet the requirements specified.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6aluminum-4vanadium ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy (R56401) to be 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)
ASTM Standards
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E290 Test Methods for Bend Testing of Material for Ductility
E539 Test Method for X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometric Analysis of 6Al-4V Titanium Alloy
E1409 Test Method for Determination of Oxygen and Nitrogen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by the Inert Gas Fusion Technique
E1447 Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Inert Gas Fusion Thermal Conductivity/Infrared Detection Method
E1941 Test Method for Determination of Carbon in Refractory and Reactive Metals and Their Alloys
E2371 Test Method for Analysis of Titanium and Titanium Alloys by Atomic Emission Plasma Spectrometry
F981 Practice for Assessment of Compatibility of Biomaterials for Surgical Implants with Respect to Effect of Materials on Muscle and Bone
ISO Standards
ISO9001 Quality Management Systems Requirements
ASQ Standard
ASQC1 Specifications of General Requirements for a Quality Control Program
Aerospace Material Specifications
AMS2249 Chemical Check Analysis Limits, Titanium and Titanium Alloys
Index Terms
metals (for surgical implants); orthopedic medical devices; titanium alloys; titanium alloys (for surgical implants) ; Aluminum surgical implants--specifiations; ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy; Metals (for surgical implants)--titanium alloys; Orthopaedic medical devices--specifications (Ti/Ti alloy); Titanium (Ti) (for surgical implants)--specifications; UNS R56401 (Ti alloy); Vanadium--surgical implant applications; Wrought surgical implant materials--specifications
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)
DOI: 10.1520/F0136-11
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