ISSN:
0021-9304
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Technology
Notes:
Various methods of roughening type 316 stainless steel substrate surfaces for flame-spraying alumina (Al2O3) were investigated and tested for the best alumina-to-metal bond strength. Best strength values were obtained by means of roughening via anodic polarization pitting of the stainless steel. Subsequent in vitro testing indicated a severe loss in bond strength following exposure to aerated Ringer's solution. It is suggested that the utilization of flame-sprayed devices has potential in orthopedic prostheses, but precautions must be observed.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm.820100312
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