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  • ASTM F 1537 : 2000

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    Standard Specification for Wrought Cobalt-28-Chromium-6-Molybdenum Alloy for Surgical Implants (UNS R31537, UNS R31538, and UNS R31539)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  11-11-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  10-05-2000

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1 This specification covers the material requirements of wrought cobalt-28-chromium-6-molybdenum alloy used for surgical implants. Material conforming to this specification has been evaluated for biocompatibility and corrosion resistance and has been found to be comparable to material conforming to Specification F75. The properties specified in this specification apply specifically to wrought bar product.

    1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents of the inch-pound units may be approximate.

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    Committee F 04
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
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    ASTM F 799 : 2019 Standard Specification for Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy Forgings for Surgical Implants (UNS R31537, R31538, R31539)
    ASTM F 2027 : 2016 Standard Guide for Characterization and Testing of Raw or Starting Materials for Tissue-Engineered Medical Products
    ASTM F 3213 : 2017 Standard for Additive Manufacturing – Finished Part Properties – Standard Specification for Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum via Powder Bed Fusion
    ASTM F 732 : 2017 Standard Test Method for Wear Testing of Polymeric Materials Used in Total Joint Prostheses
    ASTM F 2887 : 2017 Standard Specification for Total Elbow Prostheses
    ASTM F 2527 : 2016 Standard Specification for Wrought Seamless and Welded and Drawn Cobalt Alloy Small Diameter Tubing for Surgical Implants (UNS R30003, UNS R30008, UNS R30035, UNS R30605, and UNS R31537)
    ASTM F 2068 : 2015 Standard Specification for Femoral Prostheses—Metallic Implants (Withdrawn 2023)
    ASTM F 1357 : 2014 Standard Specification for Articulating Total Wrist Implants
    ASTM F 1378 : 2018 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Shoulder Prostheses
    ASTM F 543 : 2017 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws
    ASTM F 3018 : 2017 Standard Guide for Assessment of Hard-on-Hard Articulation Total Hip Replacement and Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty Devices
    ASTM F 1377 : 2013 Standard Specification for Cobalt-28Chromium-6Molybdenum Powder for Coating of Orthopedic Implants (UNS R30075)
    ASTM F 2091 : 2015 Standard Specification for Acetabular Prostheses (Withdrawn 2023)
    ASTM F 2886 : 2017 Standard Specification for Metal Injection Molded Cobalt-28Chromium-6Molybdenum Components for Surgical Implant Applications
    ASTM F 2665 : 2009 : R2014 Standard Specification for Total Ankle Replacement Prosthesis
    ASTM F 3047M : 2015 Standard Guide for High Demand Hip Simulator Wear Testing of Hard-on-hard Articulations
    ASTM F 2083 : 2012 Standard Specification for Knee Replacement Prosthesis
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