This study has been initiated to form a TiO 2 layer having enhanced biological properties on the surface of a CoCr alloy, which is mostly used in manufacturing of orthopaedic implants. As a novel approach, CoCr alloy samples were first coated with titanium and then oxidised in air at 600°C for 60 h. Surface characterisation of the samples were made by structural surveys (scanning electron microscopic examinations, X-ray diffraction analyses), roughness and hardness measurements, bioactivity and wear tests. Results of the experiments have showed that fabrication of TiO 2 as the outermost surface layer caused remarkable increment in the wear resistance and the bioactivity of the CoCr alloy.
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