ASTM F2581-12 - 1.10.2012
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought nitrogen strengthened 11manganese-17chromium-3molybdenum low-nickel stainless steel alloy bar and wire for surgical implants.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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

E8/E8M-25

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

A555/A555M-23

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods

A751-25

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

E10-23

Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E18-25

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E29-22

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

E45-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content of Steel

F138-19

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

E407-23

Standard Practice for Microetching Metals and Alloys

F746-04(2021)

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

F748-25

Standard Practice for Selecting Biological Test Methods for Materials and Devices

F1314-24

Standard Specification for Wrought Nitrogen Strengthened 22Chromium-13Nickel-5Manganese-2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Alloy Bar and Wire for Surgical Implants (UNS S20910)

F1586-21

Standard Specification for Wrought Nitrogen Strengthened 21Chromium—10Nickel—3Manganese—2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Alloy Bar for Surgical Implants (UNS S31675)

IEEE/ASTM SI 10

American National Standard for Metric Practice

AMS 2630

Inspection, Ultrasonic Product over 0.5 Inch (12.7 mm) Thick

A484/A484M-24b

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E354-25

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of High-Temperature, Electrical, Magnetic, and Other Similar Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt Alloys

E112-25

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size