Zirconium Materials for Medical Applications

Abstract

The peculiarities of production nanostructured alloy Zr1%Nb using deformation methods for medical implants and their basic properties are investigated. The changes of the morphology, structure and properties of the oxide coatings on the surfaces of Zr1%Nb alloy formed in air at 500…800 ºС for a time up to 10 h are analyzed. Biocompatibility zirconium oxide coatings can be applied to the surfaces of orthopedic implants in bone surgery and dentistry and for the manufacturing of surgical instruments.