ASTM F560 Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant
- Grade: UNS R05200, UNS R05400
- Plate: Thickness 4.75-10mm x Width 150-1200mm x Length 200-3000mm
- Sheet: Thickness 0.13-4.75mm x Width 150-1200mm x Length 150-3000mm
- Strip: Thickness 0.13-4.75mm x Width 150-1200mm x Coil
- Bar Diameter: 3.15-63.5mm in Round, Hexagonal, Octagonal
- Wire Diameter: 1.00-3.15mm
ASTM F560 Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implants
Golden Sunbird Metals supplies premium ASTM F560 Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implants in UNS R05200 (electron-beam or vacuum-arc cast) and UNS R05400 (sintered) grades, manufactured in full compliance with ASTM F560 standards for long-term medical device applications. Offering exceptional biocompatibility, outstanding corrosion resistance in body fluids, and natural radiopacity for clear post-operative X-ray imaging, our tantalum plate, sheet, strip, bar, rod, and wire products deliver the mechanical strength, ductility, and surface quality required for orthopaedic implants, bone fixation devices, dental implants, and cranio-maxillofacial reconstruction components. Available in a clean, bright finish with precise dimensional control and backed by EN 10204 Type 3.1 or 3.2 Mill Test Certificates, these high-purity tantalum materials ensure reliable performance and full traceability for the most critical surgical implant applications. Request a quote today for custom sizes and specifications.
Chemical Composition (wt.%) of ASTM F560 Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant
| Element | Compositions (Max % Mass/Mass) | |
| R05200 (Electron-beam or vacuum-arc cast tantalum) | R05400 (Sintered tantalum) | |
| Carbon | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Oxygen | 0.015 | 0.03 |
| Nitrogen | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Hydrogen | 0.0015 | 0.0015 |
| Niobium | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Iron | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Titanium | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Tungsten | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Molybdenum | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Silicon | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| Nickel | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Tantalum | Balance | Balance |
Additional Chemical Requirements for Finished Product (When Specified by the Purchaser)
| Element | Compositions (Max % Mass/Mass) | |
| R05200 | R05400 | |
| Carbon | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Oxygen | 0.025 | 0.035 |
| Nitrogen | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Hydrogen | 0.0015 | 0.0015 |
Mechanical Properties of ASTM F560 Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant
Mechanical Properties (Flat Mill Products) of ASTM F560 Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant
| Condition | Thickness (mm [in.]) | Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa [psi]) | Minimum Yield Strength (0.2% offset) (MPa [psi]) | Minimum Elongation in 25 mm [1 in.] (%) |
| Cold worked | All | 520 [75,000] | 345 [50,000] | 2 |
| Stress relieved | 0.13 to 0.26 [0.0051 to 0.01] | 380 [55,000] | 240 [35,000] | 5 |
| Stress relieved | Over 0.26 [0.01] | 380 [55,000] | 240 [35,000] | 10 |
| Annealed | 0.13 to 0.26 [0.0051 to 0.01] | 210 [30,000] | 140 [20,000] | 20 |
| Annealed | Over 0.26 to 0.5 [0.010 to 0.020] | 210 [30,000] | 140 [20,000] | 25 |
| Annealed | Over 0.51 [0.020] | 210 [30,000] | 140 [20,000] | 30 |
Mechanical Properties (Bar and Wire Products) of ASTM F560 Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant
| Condition | Diameter (mm [in.]) | Minimum Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa [psi]) | Minimum Yield Strength (0.2% offset) (MPa [psi]) | Minimum Elongation, %A |
| Cold Worked | All | 480 [70,000] | 345 [50,000] | 1 |
| Annealed | 0.12 to under 0.25 [0.005 to 0.0099] | 240 [35,000] | … | 8 |
| Annealed | 0.25 to 0.38 [0.010 to 0.0149] | 240 [35,000] | … | 10 |
| Annealed | Over 0.38 to 0.63 [0.015 to 0.0249] | 240 [35,000] | … | 15 |
| Annealed | over 3.14 to 63.5 [0.125 to 2.5] | 170 [25,000] | 140 [20 000] | 25 |
Features
- ASTM F560 unalloyed tantalum for surgical implant applications, supplied in plate, sheet, strip, bar, rod, and wire forms.
- Available grades: UNS R05200 and UNS R05400.
- High biocompatibility and excellent corrosion resistance for long-term implant use.
- Radiopaque material, making post-operative imaging and implant position monitoring easier.
- Available in clean, bright finish with controlled surface quality for medical processing.
- Suitable for machining, forming, and fabrication of surgical implant components.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
| Standard | ASTM F560 Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant Applications |
| Grade | UNS R05200, UNS R05400 |
| Finish | Clean, bright finish, free of defects and surface imperfections |
| Forms | Plate, Sheet, Strip, Bar, Wire |
| Size | Plate: Thickness 4.75-10mm x Width 150-1200mm x Length 200-3000mm Sheet: Thickness 0.13-4.75mm x Width 150-1200mm x Length 150-3000mm Strip: Thickness 0.13-4.75mm x Width 150-1200mm x Coil Bar Diameter: 3.15-63.5mm in Round, Hexagonal, Octagonal Wire Diameter: 1.00-3.15mm |
| Inspection Certificate | EN 10204 Type 3.1 (Mill Test Certificate), EN 10204 Type 3.2 (Witness Testing or 3rd Party Inspection) |
| Tests | Chemical Analysis, Tensile Test, Hardness Test, and Microstructural examination. |
Applications
- Orthopaedic implant components, including bone repair, fixation, and reconstruction parts. Tantalum is widely used in orthopedics and dentistry.
- Dental and cranio-maxillofacial implant parts requiring biocompatibility and radiopacity.
- Surgical implant raw material for plates, sheets, strips, bars, rods, and wires used in medical device manufacturing.
- Implant markers and components that need X-ray visibility and long-term corrosion resistance.
- Medical components for applications where inertness and long service life are critical.
