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Novel Synthesis of Orthopaedic Implant Materials
Author(s) -
Varma A.,
Li B.,
Mukasyan A.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/1527-2648(20020717)4:7<482::aid-adem482>3.0.co;2-8
Subject(s) - materials science , biocompatibility , microstructure , corrosion , metallurgy , wear resistance , implant , composite material , surgery , medicine
Co and Ti based alloys, as well as stainless steels, are the major metallic materials used for orthopaedic products. Among these, CoCrMo alloys demonstrate perhaps the most useful balance of resistance to corrosion, fatigue and wear, along with strength and biocompatibility. Currently, these alloys are produced by conventional furnace technology. In the present work, the authors report a novel technique, low‐pressure combustion synthesis, to obtain pore‐free CoCrMo orthopaedic implants without applied force in a single step. The materials show unique microstructures and enhanced properties.