ASTM F136 Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium Rod
Source ASTM F136 Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium rod for medical manufacturing, with certification, traceability and inspection options.
- Material
- Ti-6Al-4V ELI / Grade 23 / UNS R56407
- Standard
- ASTM F136
- Supply
- Annealed, peeled or ground, with protected packaging
- Documents
- MTC, inspection and heat/lot traceability
Product Detail
Product Introduction
Source ASTM F136 Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium rod for medical manufacturing, with certification, traceability and inspection options. Final supply is controlled by the grade, specification revision, dimensions, condition, tolerance, inspection and documentation stated on the approved order.
When should ASTM F136 Ti-6Al-4V ELI rod be specified?
Selection answer: Use ASTM F136 / UNS R56401 when wrought annealed Ti-6Al-4V ELI source material is required for surgical implant manufacture and the purchaser has defined the applicable medical quality and documentation controls.
Selection boundary: Do not select ASTM F136 solely because “Grade 23” or “ELI” appears on a drawing. Confirm the exact specification, UNS, product form, condition, metallurgical requirements, downstream manufacturing route and regulatory responsibilities.
RFQ data to confirm: Send component application, dimensions, machining allowance, surface, test direction, microstructure or supplementary test requirements, MTC, heat/lot traceability, quality documents, quantity and destination for technical review.
Product Specifications
| Product | ASTM F136 Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium Rod | Grade | Ti-6Al-4V ELI / Grade 23 / UNS R56407 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ASTM F136 covers wrought annealed Ti-6Al-4V ELI for the manufacture of surgical implants and identifies the alloy as UNS R56401. Its product forms include bar and forging bar as well as strip, sheet, plate and wire. It is a medical material specification, not a generic synonym for ASTM B348 Grade 23 / UNS R56407. | Size & Form | Rod and round bar; diameter, straightness and cut length are confirmed against the RFQ |
| Tolerance | ASTM F136 and customer drawing; precision-ground supply is available | Supply Condition | Annealed, peeled or ground, with protected packaging |
| Inspection | Full material certification, heat traceability, dimensional and surface inspection; additional testing by agreement | Documents | MTC, heat/lot traceability and agreed inspection reports |
Send the complete material RFQ
Include grade, specification revision, dimensions, tolerance, quantity, condition, tests and destination.
Chemical Composition
Weight percent; maximum unless a range is shown. Titanium is the balance. The ordered specification and grade control.
| Grade / UNS | Principal Alloying Elements | Fe max | O max | C max | N max | H max | Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 23 / R56407 | Al 5.50–6.50; V 3.50–4.50 | 0.25 | 0.13 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.0125 | Balance |
Mechanical Properties – Annealed Material Reference
| Grade | Ultimate Tensile Strength min | 0.2% Yield Strength min | Elongation min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 23 | 860 MPa | 795 MPa | 10% |
Representative minima only. Product form, section size, heat treatment and the invoked specification determine the certified acceptance values.
Typical Physical Properties
| Grade | Density | Elastic Modulus | Thermal Expansion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 23 | 4.43 g/cm³ | Approx. 114 GPa | Approx. 8.6 µm/m·K |
Typical engineering references, not inspection acceptance limits.
Certificates & Inspection Records
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Product Packaging
Bars and rods are separated by grade and heat, protected against surface damage and secured in bundles or export cases with identification and traceability labels. Typical export packaging for the same physical product form is shown below; final packing is confirmed for each order.
Application Scenarios
Medical devices
Material grade, dimensions, condition and inspection must be matched to the application requirements.
Surgical instruments
Material grade, dimensions, condition and inspection must be matched to the application requirements.
Orthopedic manufacturing
Material grade, dimensions, condition and inspection must be matched to the application requirements.
FAQ
Is ASTM F136 rod the same as ASTM B348 Grade 23 bar?
No. ASTM F136 identifies Ti-6Al-4V ELI as UNS R56401 for surgical implant manufacture. ASTM B348 Grade 23 is identified as UNS R56407. Similar alloy-family names do not make the specifications, UNS numbers or certificates interchangeable.
Does an ASTM F136 material certificate make a finished implant compliant?
No. ASTM F136 controls wrought source material requirements. Finished-device design, manufacturing, cleaning, validation, biocompatibility, traceability and regulatory obligations remain separate responsibilities.
What information is needed to quote ASTM F136 titanium rod?
Provide ASTM F136 revision, UNS R56401, bar or forging-bar form, diameter, length, tolerance, annealed condition, surface, quantity, implant-manufacturing application, microstructure or supplementary tests, MTC, quality documents and full heat/lot traceability.
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