ASTM F1537-11 - 15.11.2011
 
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 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

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