Ti-Mo-Zr-Ta Alloy for Biomedical Applications: Microstructures and Mechanical Properties

Abstract:

Titanium alloys are widely used as biomaterials for their excellent properties. In the last years, low modulus β-type Ti-based alloys are being developed. The aim of this paper is developing of an original Ti-based alloy improved with non-toxic elements, characterized from point of view of microstructures and mechanical properties: micro-indentation and hardness tests. Results shown that TiMoZrTa have a small elastic modulus closer to the bone with possible medical application.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 750)
• Pages: 184-188
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.750.184
• Online since: August 2017
• Authors: Mădălina Simona Bălţatu, Petrică Vizureanu*, Marcelin Benchea, Mirabela Georgiana Minciună, Dragos Achiţei, Bogdan Istrate
• Keywords: Mechanical Properties, Microstructure, TiMoZrTa, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

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