Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56401)

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19-08-2021

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6aluminum-4vanadium ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy (R56401) to be used in the manufacture of surgical implants.

1.2The 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.

1.3This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	F 04
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	5
ProductNote	ε1NOTE—X2.2was updated editorially in August 2021.
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM F 136 : 2013 ASTM F 136 : 2013

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