ASTM F90-01 - 10.10.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for wrought cobalt-20chromium-15tungsten-10nickel alloy used for surgical implants. The properties specified apply specifically to wrought bar, rod, wire, sheet, and strip, but do not apply to surgical fixation wire (see Specification F 1091).

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI equivalents in parentheses are for information only.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A751-21

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

E8/E8M-24

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

E45-18a(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel (Includes all amendments and changes 11/6/2023).

E354-21e1

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys (Includes all amendments and changes 2/23/2022).

AMS?5759

Cobalt Alloy, Corrosion and Heat Resistant Bars, Forgings, and Rings, 52Co - 20 Cr - 10Ni - 15W, Solution Heat Treated

F981-23

Standard Practice for Assessment of Muscle and Bone Tissue Responses to Long-Term Implantable Materials Used in Medical Devices

F1091-20

Standard Specification for Wrought Cobalt-20Chromium-15Tungsten-10Nickel Alloy Surgical Fixation Wire (UNS R30605)

F2527-24

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)

IEEE/ASTM SI 10

American National Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System

AMS?2269

Chemical Check Analysis Limits, Wrought Nickel Alloys and Cobalt Alloys