ASTM F1472 Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy Bar for Surgical Implant
- Grade: Ti6Al4V
- Round Bar Dia:4.76-150mm
- Round Wire Dia:≤4.76mm
- Strip Size: T≤4.76mm x W≤610mm
- Sheet Size: T≤4.76mm x W≥610mm
- Plate Size: T4.76-101.6mm x W≥254mm
Features
ASTM F1472 wrought Ti6Al4V Titanium alloy bar for surgical implant
Chemical Composition (wt.%) of ASTM F1472 Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy Bar for Surgical Implant
| Element | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (Al) | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Vanadium (V) | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Carbon (C) | – | 0.08 |
| Iron (Fe) | – | 0.25 |
| Oxygen (O) | – | 0.20 |
| Nitrogen (N) | – | 0.05 |
| Hydrogen (H) | – | 0.0125 |
| Yttrium (Y) | – | 0.005 |
| Titanium (Ti) | Balance | – |
Other elements (each) must not exceed 0.1%, and total other elements must not exceed 0.4%.
Mechanical Properties of ASTM F1472 Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy Bar for Surgical Implant
| Property | Value (Annealed Condition) |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength (minimum) | 860 MPa (125,000 psi) |
| Yield Strength (0.2% offset, minimum) | 795 MPa (115,000 psi) |
| Elongation (minimum) | 10% in 4D |
| Reduction of Area (minimum) | 25% |
These properties highlight the alloy’s suitability for high-stress environments in the human body, such as joint replacements and other load-bearing orthopedic applications. The specific values can vary slightly based on the product form (e.g., bar, wire, sheet) and the exact heat treatment used.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Standard | ASTM F1472 Wrought Ti6Al4V Titanium Alloy Bar for Surgical Implant Applications |
| Grade | Ti6Al4V |
| Condition and Finish | Annealed, stress relieved, or cold-worked or hot worked; Descaled or pickled, abrasively blasted, chemically milled, ground, machined, peeled, polished |
| Type | Alloy bar, wire, sheet, strip, and plate |
| Dimension | Strip—Any product under 4.76 mm [0.1875 in.] in thickness and under 610 mm [24 in.] wide. |
| Sheet—Any product under 4.76 mm [0.1875 in.] in thickness and 610 mm [24 in.] or more in width. | |
| Plate—Any product 4.76 mm [0.1875 in.] thick and over and 254 mm [10 in.] wide and over, with widths greater | |
| than five times thickness. Plate up to 102 mm [4.00 in.] thick, inclusive, is covered by this specification. | |
| Bar—Round bars and flats from 4.76 mm [0.1875 in.] to 150 mm [6.00 in.] in diameter or thickness (other sizes and shapes by special order). | |
| Forging Bar—Bar as described in 4.4, used in the production of forgings. This product may be furnished in hot worked condition. | |
| Wire—Rounds, flats, or other shapes less than 4.76 mm [0.1875 in.] in diameter or thickness. | |
| Density | 4.51g/cm³ |
| Inspection Certificate | EN 10204 Type 3.1 (Mill Test Certificate), EN 10204 Type 3.2 (Witness Testing or 3rd Party Inspection) |
| Tests | Chemical Composition, Mechanical Properties |
Packing
Bars and Rods packed in plywood boxes.
Application
Bone screws and plates: Used for fracture fixation and internal bone fixation in various procedures.
Intramedullary rods: Employed in the treatment of long bone fractures to provide stability and support during healing.
Joint replacements: Components for hip, knee, shoulder, and other joint replacements, offering durability and wear resistance.
Spinal implants: Rods, hooks, and screws used in spinal fusion surgeries to stabilize the spine.
