Recognized standard

F1978-22

FDA recognition 8-600 · ASTM · Materials

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Recognition number 8-600
Designation F1978-22
Title Standard Test Method for Measuring Abrasion Resistance of Metallic Thermal Spray Coatings by Using the Taber Abraser
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry May 29, 2023
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This test method quantifies the abrasion resistance of metallic coatings produced by thermal spray processes on flat metallic surfaces. It is intended as a means of characterizing coatings used on surgical implants. 1.2 This test uses the Taber Abraser, which generates a combination of rolling…

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