This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for four grades of unalloyed titanium wire used for the manufacture of surgical implants.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices, this specification was withdrawn in September 2006. This specification has been withdrawn because its contents have been incorporated into Specification F 67 for Unalloyed Titanium, for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R50250, UNS R50400, UNS R50550, UNS R50700).

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1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for four grades of unalloyed titanium wire used for the manufacture of surgical implants.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.