Recognized standard

F2516-18

FDA recognition 8-506 · ASTM · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-506
Designation F2516-18
Title Standard Test Method for Tension Testing of Nickel-Titanium Superelastic Materials
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Jul 15, 2019
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This test method covers the tension testing of superelastic nickel-titanium (nitinol) materials, specifically the methods for determination of upper plateau strength, lower plateau strength, residual elongation, tensile strength, and elongation.

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