Abstract
The present study presents the mechanical and structural evaluation, as well as the corrosion resistance of a Ti-31.7Nb-6.21Zr-1.4Fr-0.16O (wt%) alloy, designated to oral implantology. The as studied alloy was mechanically and structurally tested, in condition obtained after melting in a levitation induction furnace type FIVE CELES- MP25. Regarding alloy mechanical properties, the microhardness was studied; the alloy structural evaluation comprises the microstructure and fracture surfaces analysis. The corrosion resistance was determined through the linear polarization technique, with a Potentiostat/Galvanostat/EIS Analyzer (model PARSTAT 4000, producer Princeton Applied Research); the potentiodynamic curves were obtained with the VersaStudio software.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 237-243 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | UPB Scientific Bulletin, Series B: Chemistry and Materials Science |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biomedical titanium alloy
- Mechanical properties
- Structural characterization
- Titanium alloy corrosion resistance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)