Alloys: Strong and relatively ductile substances that provide electro-positive ions to a corrosive environment and can be polished to a high luster. Characterized by metallic atomic bonding. Most often used for surgical implants because of a combination of favorable properties and the long- term experience for the construction of surgical implants. Primarily titanium, cobalt or iron based systems.

 

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Alloys: Strong and relatively ductile substances that provide electro-positive ions to a corrosive environment and can be polished to a high luster. Characterized by metallic atomic bonding. Most of . . . View Full Definition

Tungsten (W): Atomic number: 74, Atomic mass: 183.85 g.mol -1, Electronegativity accoridin to Pauling: 1.7, Density: 19.3 g.cm-3 at 20°C, Melting point: 3410 °C, Boiling point: 5660 °C, Vanderwaals radius . . . View Full Definition

Titanium (Ti): Atomic number: 22, Atomic mass: 47.90 g.mol -1, Electronegativity: 1.5, Density: 4.51 g.cm-3 at 20°C, Melting point: 1660 °C, Boiling point: 3287 °C, Vanderwaals radius: 0.147 nm, Ionic radi . . . View Full Definition

Vanadium (V): Atomic number: 23, Atomic mass: 50.9414 g.mol -1, Electronegativity: 1.6, Density: 6.1 g.cm-3 at 20°C, Melting point: 1910 °C, Boiling point: 3407 °C, Vanderwaals radius: 0.134 nm, Ionic rad . . . View Full Definition