Nanostructured Ti-based multi-component alloys with potential for biomedical applications

Biomaterials. 2003 Dec;24(28):5115-20. doi: 10.1016/s0142-9612(03)00440-x.

Abstract

A group of Ti(60)Cu(14)Ni(12)Sn(4)M(10) (M=Nb, Ta, Mo) alloys was prepared using arc melting and copper mold casting. The as-prepared alloys have a composite microstructure containing a micrometer-sized dendritic beta-Ti(M) phase dispersed in a nanocrystalline matrix. These new alloys exhibit a low Young's modulus in the range of 59-103 GPa, and a high yield strength of 1037-1755 MPa, together with large plastic strains. The combination of high strength and low elastic modulus offers potential advantages in biomedical applications.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Alloys / chemical synthesis
  • Alloys / chemistry*
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemical synthesis
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Biomedical Technology / instrumentation
  • Biomedical Technology / methods
  • Elasticity
  • Hot Temperature
  • Manufactured Materials / analysis
  • Materials Testing*
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Nanotechnology / instrumentation*
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Surface Properties
  • Titanium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Titanium