ASTM F745-00 - 10.11.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for 18chromium-12.5nickel-2.5molybdenum stainless steel alloy shot, bar, or ingot used for the manufacture of cast and solution-annealed surgical implants.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems--Requirements

E29-22

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

E8-04

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ASQ C1

Specification of General Requirements for a Quality Program

E353-19e1

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Stainless, Heat-Resisting, Maraging, and Other Similar Chromium-Nickel-Iron Alloys (Includes all amendments and changes 2/23/2022).

A957-05

Standard Specification for Investment Castings, Steel and Alloy, Common Requirements, for General Industrial Use

A800/A800M-20

Standard Practice for Estimating Ferrite Content of Stainless Steel Castings Containing Both Ferrite and Austenite

AMS 2248

Chemical Check Analysis Limits, Corrosion and Heat Resistant Steels and Alloys, Maraging and Other Highly-Alloyed Steels, and Iron Alloys