Abstract:β-type titanium alloys such as a Ti–29Nb–13Ta –4.6Zr alloy (TNTZ) are potential candidates for next-generation metallic biomaterials. However, the mechanical strength of β-type titanium alloys with a single β phase is not enough to be approved as materials for fabricating medical implant devices that are subjected to heavy loads, such as a spinal fixation device. Therefore, β-type titanium alloys are often subjected to aging treatments in order to improve their mechanical strength through precipitation hardenin… Show more
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