1.1 This specification covers the requirements for cobalt-28chromium-6molybdenum alloy powders for use in fabricating coatings on cobalt-28chromium-6molybdenum alloy orthopedic implants. 1.2 Powders covered under this specification may be used to form coatings by sintering or thermal spraying techniques. 1.3 This specification covers powder requirements only. It does not address properties of the coatings formed from them. 1