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MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 109, 2017
2017 2nd International Conference on Materials Science and Nanotechnology (ICMSNT 2017) – 2017 2nd International Symposium on Material Science and Technology (ISMST 2017)
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Article Number | 01002 | |
Number of page(s) | 6 | |
Section | Chapter 1: Properties of Engineering Materials | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201710901002 | |
Published online | 31 May 2017 |
Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Porous 60NiTi Prepared by Conventional Press-and-sinter Method
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
2 Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
3 Department of Engineering Science, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
a Corresponding author: kkhanlar@aut.ac.nz
An intermetallic nickel-titanium alloy, 60NiTi, comprised of approximately 60 wt.% Ni and 40 wt.% Ti, contains a broad combination of physical and mechanical properties such as high hardness, low elastic modulus, resistance to aqueous corrosion and good biocompatibility. These unique combinations make this alloy an attractive candidate for medical components such as implants and prosthesis, where biocompatible materials with high hardness and low stiffness are typically used. The conventional press-and-sinter method which represents the least complex, most flexible and economic powder metallurgy method was used to produce porous 60NiTi parts suitable for biomedical applications. The effect of sintering holding time on the microstructure and mechanical properties is investigated. The structure of the as sintered parts is quite porous which is beneficial based on the medical point of view. The ultimate compressive strength of the samples is higher than that of the compact human bone and can, therefore, meet the strength demand of implants for general bone replacement applications.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2017
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