TITANIUM ALLOYS
Titanium is most applicable for medical use as it is biocompatible, light weighted and strong.
Biocompatible alloys have the affix ELI, for example 6Al-4V ELI
Produced in bars, wires, sheets, strips, tube, profiles.
Common standards for implants are ASTM F67, ASTM F136
Typical applications:
- Dental implants
- Bone & Joint replacements
- Cardiovascular devices
- External prostheses
- Surgical instruments
