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Method and apparatus for forming porous metal implants

  • US 8,814,978 B2
  • Filed: 01/10/2013
  • Issued: 08/26/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A moldable mixture for making a porous metal implant, comprising:

  • a. a biocompatible metal powder;

    b. a spacing agent having a sublimation or decomposition temperature; and

    c. a volatile non-polar liquid binder having a boiling point;

    wherein the spacing agent is substantially insoluble in the non-polar liquid binder, andwherein the difference between the sublimation or decomposition temperature of the spacing agent and the boiling point of the binder is less than 200°

    C.

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