ASTM International - ASTM F899-12
Standard Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 June 2012 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 7 |
ICS Code (Surgical instruments and materials): | 11.040.30 |
scope:
1.1 This specification covers the chemistry requirements for wrought stainless steels used for the manufacture of surgical instruments. The data contained in Tables 1-4 of this specification, including typical hardness values, common heat treating cycles, and examples of selected stainless steels that have been used for surgical instruments, is provided for reference only. Mechanical property requirements, heat treating requirements, hardness requirements and all other requirements except chemistry are governed by the appropriate material standards as referenced below or as agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier.
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.
abstract:
This specification covers the chemical requirements for wrought stainless steels used for the manufacture of surgical instruments. Classes of stainless steels covered here are Class 3 (austenitic... View More
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