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A detailed experimental and numerical investigation was performed on a Ti6Al4V/xCoCrMo biomedical composite for bone implant applications. The aim was to understand the effect generated by the addition of different volume fractions of CoCrMo particles on a Ti6Al4V matrix composite processed by powder metallurgy. Distribution of CoCrMo particles inside a matrix was observed by computed microtomography. Three-dimensional image analysis allowed for the deduction that the mechanism that permitted percolation within the powder mixture was the cluster formation at 30 vol.% of CoCrMo and at a coordination number of Co–Co contacts of 2.8, which confirms existing models. Densification during powder compaction was driven by larger indentations at the Ti–Co contacts for lower quantities of CoCrMo than for those reaching percolation. Sintering was studied by dilatometry tests at 1130 °C, and results indicated that solid-state sintering generated the formation of a rigid skeleton. This endured the stress generated by the eutectic reaction liquid, which filled the interparticle porosity, resulting in relative densities above 90%. Microstructure was analyzed by SEM and X-ray diffraction, and results showed a Ti6Al4V matrix surrounded by a Ti2Co eutectic phase. In addition, the hardness of composites increased up to three times compared to the Ti6Al4V alloy. It was concluded that the best properties were obtained from 20 vol.% of CoCrMo.

Effect of CoCrMo Addition on Ti6Al4V/xCoCrMo Biomedical Composites Processed by Powder Metallurgy