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