ASTM F139-19

Annotation of standard text ASTM F139-19 :

This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought 18chromium-14nickel-2.5molybdenum stainless steel sheet and strip used for the manufacture of surgical implants. Sheet and strip shall be furnished as specified, in the annealed or cold-worked condition. Types of finish available in sheet and strip are dull cold rolled, bright cold rolled, intermediate polished, general-purpose polished, dull satin-finished, high luster finish, and mirror finish. Tensile test, hardness test, and intergranular corrosion susceptibility test shall be performed in accordance with specified requirements.


Keywords:
metals (for surgical implants), stainless steel, surgical implants,, ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)