The introduction of titanium alloys in ophthalmic microsurgical instruments.

The introduction of titanium alloys in ophthalmic microsurgical instruments.

Soon after the founding of the Microsurgical Instrumentation Research Association (MICRA) in 1971, it was decided to investigate the possible use of titanium and its alloys in the production of surgical instruments suitable for use with the microscope. After an analysis of surgical instruments available at that time, it was clear to us that modifications to existing designs were required. Most ...

Introduction to Selection of Titanium Alloys

TITANIUM is a low-density element (approximately 60% of the density of steel and superalloys) that can be strengthened greatly by alloying and deformation processing. (Characteristic properties of elemental titanium are given in Table 2.1.) Titanium is nonmagnetic and has good heat-transfer properties. Its coefficient of thermal expansion is somewhat lower than that of steel and less than half ...

Titanium Alloys

Although originally discovered in the 18th century [1], the titanium industry did not experience any significant advancement until the middle of the 20th century through the development of the gas turbine engine [2]. Since then, the aerospace sector has dominated worldwide titanium use with applications in both engines and airframe structures [3]. The highly desirable combination of properties,...

Titanium Alloys in Orthopaedics

Metallic implants are commonly used in the orthopedic field. Despite the large number of metallic medical devices in use today, they are predominantly make up of only a few metals. Metallic alloys such as titanium continue to be one of the most important components used in orthopaedic implant devices due to favorable properties of high strength, rigidity, fracture toughness and their reliable m...

Care of ophthalmic surgical instruments