Study on zirconium containing magnesium casting alloy (2nd Report)

Electroless Nickel Plating on Magnesium Alloy

he inherent lightness and good strength-to-weight ratio of T magnesium has focused attention on increasing applications in aerospace and allied fields. Its density is two thirds that of aluminum-a conventional structure material for aerospace. Magnesium has one drawback: It is prone to atmospheric corrosion. Further, because of its high chemical affinity for aqueous solutions, it is categorized...

Characterization of hydroxyapatite containing micro-arc oxidation coating on ZK60 magnesium alloy

INTRODUCTION: Magnesium alloys are attractive as a class of biodegradable metallic materials. However, too fast degradation is an obstacle to their clinical applications. Recently, micro-arc oxidation (MAO) coatings were applied on biodegradable magnesium alloys to delay their degradation. In vivo studies showed that the protective ability of the MAO coating should be further improved [1]. Seal...

2nd Annual Report on Strees

Osteoblastic behavior to zirconium coating on Ti-6Al-4V alloy

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the surface characteristics and the biocompatibility of zirconium (Zr) coating on Ti-6Al-4V alloy surface by radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering method. MATERIALS AND METHODS The zirconium films were developed on Ti-6Al-4V discs using RF magnetron sputtering method. Surface profile, surface composition, surface roughness and surface energy...

Bone apposition to a titanium-zirconium alloy implant, as compared to two other titanium-containing implants.

Implants made of commercially pure titanium (cpTi) are widely and successfully used in dentistry. For certain indications, diameter-reduced Ti alloy implants with improved mechanical strength are highly desirable. The aim was to compare the osseointegration of titanium-zirconium (TiZr) and cpTi implants with a modified sandblasted and acid-etched (SLActive) surface and with a Ti6Al4V alloy that...