1 Scope
This part of ISO 5832 specifies the characteristics of, and corresponding test methods for, wrought stainless steel for use in the manufacture of surgical implants.
NOTE 1 The mechanical properties of a sample obtained from a finished product made of this alloy can differ from those specified in this part of ISO 5832.
NOTE 2 The alloy described in this part of ISO 5832 corresponds to UNS S31673 referred to in ASTM F138/ASTM F139 and to alloy code 1.4441 given in the withdrawn DIN 17443.