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Fabrication of porous NiTi-shape memory alloy objects by partially hydrided titanium powder for biomedical applications
, Article Materials and Design ; Volume 30, Issue 10 , 2009 , Pages 4483-4487 ; 02641275 (ISSN) ; Hosseini, S. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Abstract
Porous NiTi-shape memory alloy (SMA) is a promising biomaterial with desirable mechanical property and appropriate biocompatibility for human implant manufacturing. In this research, porous NiTi-SMAs have been successfully produced by using thermohydrogen process (THP). This process has capability of production of homogenous structures, appropriate pore-size distributions and short sintering times. The THP-SMA samples produced in this research have a low Young's modulus (19.8 GPa) and a high tensile strength of 255 MPa. These properties are close to those of the natural bone and can meet the mechanical property demands of the hard-tissue implants for heavy load-bearing applications. The...