ASTM F136
Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56401)
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ASTM F136 is the standard specification for wrought titanium-6 aluminum-4 vanadium ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy intended for surgical implant applications. It defines a technical framework for a high-performance implant material identified as UNS R56401, helping buyers and engineers reference the correct product standard with confidence. For medical device sourcing, manufacturing, and quality control, this ASTM specification provides an important baseline for material consistency and compliance.
Purpose of ASTM F136
The purpose of ASTM F136 is to establish requirements for wrought titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI alloy used in surgical implant applications. As a material specification, it helps define the expected quality and technical characteristics of the alloy so it can be consistently supplied and evaluated. ASTM F136 is commonly used as a reference point in procurement, certification, and product verification when a controlled titanium implant alloy is needed for manufacturing or testing workflows.
Common use cases of ASTM F136
ASTM F136 is commonly referenced when sourcing wrought titanium alloy stock for surgical implant components and related medical manufacturing. It is useful for suppliers, fabricators, and quality teams that need a recognized specification for titanium-6Al-4V ELI material. The standard may also support incoming inspection, documentation review, and material traceability in environments where implant-grade alloy selection and conformance must be checked against a formal ASTM standard.
Why ASTM F136 matters
This standard matters because implant materials require reliable specification control, and ASTM F136 helps support that need with a recognized technical reference. It can aid in consistent purchasing, material comparison, and compliance-focused evaluation by giving stakeholders a common basis for acceptance. For surgical implant applications, using the correct ASTM standard may reduce ambiguity during product development, supplier qualification, and quality assurance activities tied to material performance and traceability.
- Wrought titanium implant alloy specification
- Extra low interstitial composition context
- UNS R56401 material reference
- Quality and compliance documentation support
- Publication Date: 2021-08-19
- Publisher: ASTM
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