ASTM F560-05 - 1.5.2005
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for unalloyed tantalum plate, sheet, strip, rod, and wire used in the manufacture of 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

E8-04

Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

ISO 6892 Metallic Materials

Tensile Testing at Ambient Temperature

ASQ C1

Specifications of General Requirements for a Quality Program

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