Effects of Laser Power Level on Microstructural Properties and Phase Composition of Laser-Clad Fluorapatite/Zirconia Composite Coatings on Ti6Al4V Substrates

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is one of the most commonly used materials for the coating of bioceramic titanium (Ti) alloys. However, HA has poor mechanical properties and a low bonding strength. Accordingly, the present study replaces HA with a composite coating material consisting of fluorapatite (FA) and 2...

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Main Authors: Chi-Sheng Chien, Cheng-Wei Liu, Tsung-Yuan Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/9/5/380