"Mechanical properties of alumina for orthopedic implant use" by Ho Tong Fang
 

Masters Theses

Author

Ho Tong Fang

Abstract

"The static fatigue, flexural strength and chemical corrosion of three commercially prepared, polycrystalline aluminas, two of orthopedic implant grade, were measured in demineralized water at 37°C and 70°C. The dissolution of a Ca-rich impurity phase, probably a glass, segregated at the grain boundaries and external surface, appears at least partially responsible for the significant difference in static fatigue of these three aluminas. The present results indicate that the minimum static fatigue in demineralized water, and the highest flexural strength in demineralized water and HF solution are both achieved by the alumina characterized by a low concentration of Ca at the grain boundaries and minimum Ca dissolution"--Abstract, page 1.

Advisor(s)

Day, D. E.

Committee Member(s)

Moore, Robert E., 1930-2003
Brown, Roger F.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Ceramic Engineering

Sponsor(s)

National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases

Comments

The author gratefully acknowledges the funding of this investigation by National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases, under Grant USPH 5-R01- AK21834-02.

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Spring 1983

Pagination

x, 76 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 34-39).

Rights

© 1983 Ho Tong Fang, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 4917

Print OCLC #

9494795

Electronic OCLC #

1044758572

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