FWM® 1537 is a low carbon, cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy. Its high strength, ductility, bioconductivity, wear and corrosion resistance makes this alloy ideal for use within the medical industry. This alloy is also available in coil and straight bar form.
ASTM F 1537 Alloy 1 (wt%) | |
Carbon | <0.14 |
Chromium | 26-30 |
Molybdenum | 5-7 |
Nickel | <1.0 |
Iron | <0.75 |
Silicon | <1.0 |
Manganese | <1.0 |
Nitrogen | <0.25 |
Cobalt | balance |
Condition | U.T.S. (ksi) | Y.S. (ksi) | HRC | Elongation (%) |
Annealed | 150-170 | 80-110 | 30-35 | >25 |
Hard* | 170-195 | 110-130 | ~40 | >30 |
* This material condition is similar to the ASTM condition “warm worked." The properties are similar, but the material is cold worked only. No thermal processing is used to achieve these properties.
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