This specification covers chemistry requirements for wrought stainless steels used in the manufacture of surgical instruments. The stainless steel grades covered here are Grade 3 (austenitic stainless steel), Grade 4 (martensitic stainless steel), Grade 5 (precipitation-hardening stainless steel), and Grade 6 (ferritic stainless steel).
The data in Tables 1-4 of this specification, including typical hardness values, common heat treatment cycles, and selected examples of stainless steels used for surgical instruments, are provided for reference purposes only. Mechanical property requirements, heat treatment requirements, hardness requirements, and all other non-chemistry requirements are subject to appropriate material standards referenced below or agreed between buyer and supplier.
Values stated in inch-pound units should be considered standard. Values in parentheses are mathematical conversions to non-standard SI units, provided for informational purposes only.
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