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Titanium molybdenum hafnium alloys for medical implants and devices

  • US 5,954,724 A
  • Filed: 03/27/1997
  • Issued: 09/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A medical implant or device fabricated from a titanium alloy suitable for use in the fabrication of medical implants and devices, said medical implant or device comprising:

  • components at least partially fabricated from a metal alloy comprising;

    a) titanium;

    b) between about 6 to 9 weight percent molybdenum;

    c) between about 6 to 9 weight percent hafnium;

    wherein the alloy provides for high-strength and hardness, low elastic modulus, enhanced corrosion resistance, and surface hardening of the medical implant or device.

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