ASTM F1537-07 - 1.7.2007
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for three wrought cobalt-28chromium-6molybdenum alloys used for surgical implants. The properties specified apply specifically to wrought bar, rod, and wire.

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

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

E112-13(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

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).

F75-23

Standard Specification for Cobalt-28 Chromium-6 Molybdenum Alloy Castings and Casting Alloy for Surgical Implants (UNS R30075)

F799-19

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

E18-22

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials