ASTM STP1365

ASTM STP1365

Cobalt-Base Alloys for Biomedical Applications

€83.60

Details

STP 1365 is a unique publication that focuses on the use of cobalt-base alloys in orthopaedic applications. It features 18 peer-reviewed papers written by world renowned biomedical experts, that focus on new materials research, advanced process developments, accelerated wear studies, and clinical information related to the use of Co-26Cr-6Mo for surgical implant applications.

STP 1365 covers the latest information to emerge in recent years on topics such as:

• Alloy Design

• Processing Variables

• Corrosion/Fretting Resistance

• Abrasion and Wear Characterization

• Implant Surface Modification

• Biological Response

• Clinical Performance.

This volume is a comprehensive resource for orthopaedic surgeons, biomedical researchers and engineers, product design engineers, quality control engineers, product metallurgists and managers, implant device manufacturers, and academics.

Additional Info

Author Disegi JA, Kennedy RL, Pilliar R
Published by ASTM
Document type Book
EAN ISBN 978-0-8031-2608-4 9780803126084 978-0-8031-5409-4 9780803154094
Number of pages 224