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Fretting corrosion osteosynthesis plates and screws - ASTM F897

Standard test method for measuring fretting corrosion of osteosynthesis plates and screws

 

The ASTM F897 test method describes how to determine the amount of metal loss from plates and screws used for osteosynthesis (trauma) due to fretting corrosion in the contact area between the screw head and the plate.