Stainless Steel F1314

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and chromium, and may contain nickel, molybdenum and other elements that have higher physicochemical properties than common steels, with high resistance to atmospheric oxidation being its main characteristic. Stainless steel can be classified into several families according to its microstructure. They are: ferritic, austenitic, martensitic, hardened by precipitation and Duplex.

These elements in stainless steel alloy, in particular chromium, provide excellent corrosion resistance when compared to carbon steels. The stainless steel was discovered by Harry Brearly while studying a Fe-Cr alloy (13%) and found that the manufactured alloy resisted most of the reagents used at the time. He himself named the league, calling it "stainless steel" which, translating, means, "steak without stain". It popularly became known as stainless steel.

Stainless steel is mainly used for the production of household appliances, household utensils, automotive parts, construction and industry in general.

Corrosion resistance, hygienic and aesthetic properties make stainless steel a very attractive material to satisfy various applications in various sectors.

In the last three decades, there has been rapid and significant progress in the development of materials for surgical instruments and implants using stainless steel. Austenitic stainless steel ASTM F138 is currently one of the most suitable metal materials for use in orthopedic implants.

To ensure quality standards and the correct use of F1314 stainless steel, there are the specifications developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American normalization body. ASTM develops and publishes technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems and services.

The stainless steel F1314 available in bars is preferred for its greater fatigue resistance and oxidation resistance compared to the stainless steel F138, mechanical properties and reasonable corrosion resistance, besides good conformability, despite all these advantages, the stainless steel F138 is susceptible to localized corrosion. To meet this shortage of stainless steel F138, stainless steel ASTM F1314 was developed. It has high nitrogen content and controlled addition of niobium, and is an option to F138 stainless steel for the manufacture of high performance orthopedic implants, mainly for more severe applications of fatigue and time of permanence within the human body.

Sandinox has extensive experience in marketing a full range of titanium materials and stainless steels, including F1314 stainless steel for implant production.

Sandinox works tirelessly for the search for products and materials of advanced technology and quality, to always ensure the satisfaction of its clients and the health of patients. If your need is stainless steel, or alloys of type F1314, consult Sandinox.