ASTM F1586-08 - 1.5.2008
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought nitrogen strengthened 21chromium—10nickel—3manganese—2.5molybdenum stainless steel alloy bar for 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

A484/A484M-24b

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, Shapes, and Forgings (Includes all amendments and changes 9/5/2024).

A262-15(2021)

Standard Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranular Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels

E8-04

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

A751-25

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

F746-04(2021)

Standard Test Method for Pitting or Crevice Corrosion of Metallic Surgical Implant Materials

F138-19

Standard Specification for Wrought 18Chromium-14Nickel-2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Bar and Wire for Surgical Implants (UNS S31673)

E112-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

E45-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel

E29-22

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

E18-25

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E10-23

Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials