ASTM F2229
Standard Specification for Wrought, Nitrogen Strengthened 23Manganese-21Chromium-1Molybdenum Low-Nickel Stainless Steel Alloy Bar and Wire for Surgical Implants (UNS S29108)
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ASTM F2229 is the standard specification for wrought, nitrogen strengthened 23Manganese-21Chromium-1Molybdenum low-nickel stainless steel alloy bar and wire for surgical implants (UNS S29108). It provides a technical framework for materials intended for implant applications where controlled composition and product consistency are important. By defining expectations for this alloy form, the standard helps support procurement, quality control, and evaluation of bar and wire used in surgical implant manufacturing.
Overview of ASTM F2229
This specification addresses a specific wrought stainless steel alloy designed with nitrogen strengthening and a low-nickel chemistry, identified as UNS S29108. ASTM F2229 is relevant to bar and wire products, which are commonly used as feedstock or finished forms in implant manufacturing. The standard helps establish a common basis for material designation and conformance, supporting buyers and producers who need a clear technical reference for surgical implant materials.
Common use cases of ASTM F2229
ASTM F2229 is commonly used when sourcing or evaluating bar and wire made from this particular stainless steel alloy for surgical implant applications. It is useful in manufacturing workflows that require consistent alloy identification, material documentation, and specification-based acceptance. The standard may also support supplier qualification and internal review when comparing materials intended for implant components made from wrought low-nickel stainless steel.
Benefits of using ASTM F2229
Using ASTM F2229 can improve consistency in material selection and help align purchasing, testing, and quality requirements around a single recognized specification. It supports clearer communication between suppliers and manufacturers by defining the alloy and product forms under consideration. For organizations involved in implant production, the standard can reduce ambiguity, improve traceability, and help with compliance-focused material evaluation and risk management.
- Specification for wrought bar and wire
- Nitrogen strengthened 23Mn-21Cr-1Mo low-nickel alloy
- Applicable to surgical implant material supply
- Identifies UNS S29108
- Supports material qualification and QC
- Publication Date: 2021-02-08
- Publisher: ASTM
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