ASTM F560-98
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ASTM F560-98

Standard Specification for Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R05200, UNS R05400)
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Summary

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for unalloyed tantalum sheet, rod, and wire used for the manufacture of surgical implants.

1.2 The material has been subjected to animal implant studies and has been shown to produce a well-characterized level of biological response that is equal to or less than that produced by the reference material when tested by the procedures of Practice F981 or the equivalent. This material has been used clinically .

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents of inch-pound units may be approximate.

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Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date 01/10/1998
Collection
Page Count 3
Themes Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics
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