ASTM F1377-98a

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy powders for use in fabricating coatings on cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy orthopedic implants.

1.2 Powders covered under this specification may be used to form coatings by sintering or plasma spraying techniques.

1.3 This specification covers powder requirements only. It does not address properties of the coatings formed from them.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.