Surface, Chemical, and Tribological Characterization of an ASTM F-1537 Cobalt Alloy Modified through an Ns-Pulse Laser
Metallic biomaterials are considered safe materials for the fabrication of orthopedic prostheses due to their mechanical stability. Among this group, cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloys are commonly used. Nevertheless, adverse reactions on tissues caused by the liberation of metallic ions are a limita...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Metals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/11/11/1719 |