ASTM F603-83(1995)

1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for high-purity, dense aluminum oxide for surgical implant applications.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 Aluminum oxide in accordance with Section 3 has been demonstrated to exhibit a well-characterized biological response which is less than that exhibited by the reference materials cited and tested in Practice F361 or equivalent (1 to 6).