Comparison of Fatigue Properties and Fatigue Crack Growth Rates of Various Implantable Metals

Comparison of Fatigue Properties and Fatigue Crack Growth Rates of Various Implantable Metals

The fatigue strength, effects of a notch on the fatigue strength, and fatigue crack growth rate of Ti-15Zr-4Nb-4Ta alloy were compared with those of other implantable metals. Zr, Nb, and Ta are important alloying elements for Ti alloys for attaining superior long-term corrosion resistance and biocom...

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Main Author: Yoshimitsu Okazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
implantable metal
mechanical property
fatigue property
notch effect
heat treatment
stress intensity factor
fatigue crack growth rate
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/5/12/2981

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