ASTM F560/F560M-13

ASTM F560/F560M-13 - 1.10.2013

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for unalloyed tantalum plate, sheet, strip, bar, and wire used in the manufacture of 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 of the two systems may result in non-conformance with this standard.

2. Referenced Documents

IEEE/ASTM SI 10	American National Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
F981-23	Standard Practice for Assessment of Muscle and Bone Tissue Responses to Long-Term Implantable Materials Used in Medical Devices
E29-22	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
E8/E8M-24	Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials