Diffusion bonding of magnesium, zirconium and titanium as implant material

Ozgur Duygulu*, Ali Arslan Kaya, Gizem Oktay, Filiz Cinar Sahin

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Abstract

Titanium, zirconium and magnesium alloys are considered to be biocompatible, and can be used as implants such as hip ball and sockets and to make medical equipments. Biomaterials with hybrid structures in some applications utilizing the beneficial properties of different metals together are considered potential implant materials. Therefore, in this study, experimental trials were attempted to bond pure magnesium, AM60 (6 wt% Al-0.27 wt% Mn), and AZ31 (3 wt% Al-1 wt% Zn) alloys to pure zirconium and Ti6A14V (6 wt% Al-4 wt% V) alloy to experimentally evaluate the forming bimetallic structures by diffusion bonding technique by vacuum hot pressing. SEM analysis showed the presence of a significant diffusion zone and a presence of diffusion bonding in some metallic couples. It may be suggested that novel hybrid implant materials, composed of diffusion couples of magnesium, zirconium and titanium alloys may emerge in the future.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Light Metals, Aerospace Materials and Superconductors
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages417-420
Number of pages4
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)0878494324, 9780878494323
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event2006 Beijing International Materials Week, 2006 BIMW - 2nd International Conference on Magnesium, ICM 2006 - Beijing, China
Duration: 25 Jun 200630 Jun 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
NumberPART 1
Volume546-549
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference2006 Beijing International Materials Week, 2006 BIMW - 2nd International Conference on Magnesium, ICM 2006
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period25/06/0630/06/06

Keywords

  • AZ31
  • Biomaterial
  • Diffusion bond
  • Magnesium
  • Titanium
  • Zirconium

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