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Comparison of mechanical behaviors of several bulk metallic glasses for biomedical application

  • Harbin Medical University
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • The University of Auckland

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Abstract

Bulk metallic glass (BMG), Zr46Cu37.6Ag8.4Al8 (ZrCuAlAg), has been systematically evaluated in terms of microstructure, compressive properties, andwear resistance, aimed at exploring its use as a novel biomedical material. For comparison, the above-mentioned tests were also performed on Zr51.9Cu23.3Ni10.5Al14.3, Zr51Ti5Ni10Cu25Al9, and Ti40Zr25Ni12Cu3Be20BMGs, pure Ti and Ti-6Al-4V alloy. ZrCuAlAg BMGexhibits higher strength, higher hardness, and better wear resistance than other materials. All the results imply that the Ag-bearing ZrCuAlAg BMG with excellent mechanocompatibility will open up a new path for biomedical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)144-150
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Non-Crystalline Solids
Volume406
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 2014

Keywords

  • Bulk metallic glasses
  • Mechanical properties
  • Plasticity
  • Wear

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