scholarly journals On the Corrosion Behaviour of Low Modulus Titanium Alloys for Medical Implant Applications: A Review

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afzali ◽  
Ghomashchi ◽  
Oskouei
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Passive Layer ◽  
Medical Implant ◽  
Low Modulus ◽  
New Generation ◽  
The Impact

The corrosion behaviour of new generation titanium alloys (β-type with low modulus) for medical implant applications is of paramount importance due to their possible detrimental effects in the human body such as release of toxic metal ions and corrosion products. In spite of remarkable advances in improving the mechanical properties and reducing the elastic modulus, limited studies have been done on the electrochemical corrosion behaviour of various types of low modulus titanium alloys including the effect of different beta-stabilizer alloying elements. This development should aim for a good balance between mechanical properties, design features, metallurgical aspects and, importantly, corrosion resistance. In this article, we review several significant factors that can influence the corrosion resistance of new-generation titanium alloys such as fabrication process, body electrolyte properties, mechanical treatments, alloying composition, surface passive layer, and constituent phases. The essential factors and their critical features are discussed. The impact of various amounts of α and β phases in the microstructure, their interactions, and their dissolution rates on the surface passive layer and bulk corrosion behaviour are reviewed and discussed in detail. In addition, the importance of different corrosion types for various medical implant applications is addressed in order to specify the significance of every corrosion phenomenon in medical implants.

scholarly journals New Titanium Alloys, Promising Materials for Medical Devices

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (20) ◽  
pp. 5934
Author(s):  
Madalina Simona Baltatu ◽  
Petrica Vizureanu ◽  
Andrei Victor Sandu ◽  
Nestor Florido-Suarez ◽  
Mircea Vicentiu Saceleanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Medical Devices ◽  
Linear Polarization ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Passive Layer ◽  
Dynamic Polarization

Titanium alloys are used in medical devices due to their mechanical properties, but also for their corrosion resistance. The natural passivation of titanium-based biomaterials, on the surface of which a dense and coherent film of nanometric thickness is formed, composed mainly of TiO2, determines an apparent bioactivity of them. In this paper, the method of obtaining new Ti20MoxSi alloys (x = 0.0, 0.5, 0.75, and 1.0) is presented, their microstructure is analyzed, and their electrochemical responses in Ringer´s solution were systematically investigated by linear polarization, cyclic potential dynamic polarization, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The alloys corrosion resistance is high, and no evidence of localized breakdown of the passive layer was observed. There is no regularity determined by the composition of the alloys, in terms of corrosion resistance, but it seems that the most resistant is Ti20Mo1.0Si.

scholarly journals Electrochemical behaviour of titanium alloys in artificial saliva

2005 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 891-897 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Mareci ◽  
Catalin Bocanu ◽  
Gheorhe Nemtoi ◽  
Delia Aelenei
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Titanium Alloys ◽  
Artificial Saliva ◽  
Electrochemical Behaviour ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
Protective Layer ◽  
Electrochemical Treatment ◽  
Passive Layer ◽  
Commercial Titanium ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion Resistance

Titanium alloys are used in odontology applications owing to their excellent biocompatibility. The corrosion resistance of titanium alloys is an important component of their biocompatibility. In this study, the electrochemical corrosion resistance of Ti6Al4V, Ti6Al7Nb, Ti6Al2Nb1Ta1Mo, Ti5Al2,5Fe and commercial titanium in Afnor saliva was investigated. Maintaining titanium and Ti6Al7Nb alloy in Afnor saliva for 7 days results in the formation of a protective layer, the resistance of which is high and could be comparedwith that of a passive layer resulting from electrochemical treatment. The replacement of vanadium with niobium or iron favours the passivation, thus increasing the corrosion resistance.

Structure and Resistance to Electrochemical Corrosion of NiTi Alloy

2013 ◽  
Vol 203-204 ◽  
pp. 335-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bożena Łosiewicz ◽  
Magdalena Popczyk ◽  
Tomasz Goryczka ◽  
Józef Lelątko ◽  
Agnieszka Smołka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Niti Alloy ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
High Resolution Electron Microscopy ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
Passive Layer ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Electrochemical Tests ◽  
Reflectivity Method

The NiTi alloy (50.6 at.% Ni) passivated for 30 min at 130°C by autoclaving has been studied towards corrosion resistance in aqueous solutions of 3% NaCl, 0.1 M H2SO4, 1 M H2SO4 and HBSS. Structure and thickness of the passive layer (TiO2, rutile) were examined by X-ray reflectivity method and high resolution electron microscopy. Corrosion behavior of this oxide layer was investigated by open circuit potential method and polarization curves. It was found that the corrosion resistance of the passivated NiTi alloy is strongly dependent on the type of corrosive environment. The higher corrosion resistance of the tested samples was revealed in sulfate solutions as compared to chloride ones. The highest resistance to electrochemical corrosion of the NiTi alloy was observed in 0.1 M H2SO4 solution. Susceptibility to pitting corrosion of the tested samples was observed which increased with the concentration rise of chlorine anions in solution. Electrochemical tests for 316L stainless steel carried out under the same experimental conditions revealed a weaker corrosion resistance in all solutions as compared to the highly corrosion resistant NiTi alloy.

Role of chromium in anomalous behaviour of the passive layer in Ni-Cr-Mo alloys in 1M HCl solution

CORROSION ◽  
10.5006/3767 ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malvika Karri ◽  
Amit Verma ◽  
J.B. Singh ◽  
Sunil Kumar Bonagani ◽  
U.K. Goutam
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Passive Layer ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Superior Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Hcl Solution ◽  
Cr2o3 Layer

This work seeks to understand the underlying mechanism involved in passivity of Ni-Cr-Mo alloys in a less concentrated HCl solution (1M) by systematically varying contents of Cr and Mo solutes in model Ni-Cr-Mo alloys. Corrosion behaviour was evaluated based on potentiodynamic polarisation tests carried out in conjunction with electrochemical impedance and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopies of passive films that formed on alloys during their exposure to the HCl solution. Results have shown that an increase in Mo alone is not sufficient to improve the corrosion resistance of the alloys at lower concentrations of HCl. Optimum concentrations of Cr and Mo solutes have been found to be in the vicinity of ~17 wt.% Cr and ~19 wt.% Mo for superior corrosion resistance of the alloys. This was attributed to the protection of the Cr2O3 layer as a consequence of the enrichment of Mo6+ ions in the passive film in 1M HCl solution.

Microstructural administered mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of wire plus arc additive manufactured SS 321 plate

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110420
Author(s):  
S Mohan Kumar ◽  
R Sasikumar ◽  
A Rajesh Kannan ◽  
R Pramod ◽  
N Pravin Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Film Formation ◽  
Vertical Direction ◽  
Dendritic Microstructure ◽  
Aisi 321 ◽  
Mechanical Properties And Corrosion ◽  
Corrosive Environments ◽  
Material Utilization ◽  
The Impact

Wire plus arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technology with higher deposition rate and efficient material utilization was employed to fabricate a stainless steel 321 (SS 321) wall for the first time. In this work, the microstructural characteristics, mechanical properties and corrosion performance of as-built SS 321 were evaluated. The micrographs confirmed the presence of columnar and equiaxed dendrites along the building direction, and recrystallization of grains was noticed due to the re-melting of former layers. The microstructure was dominantly austenite with a small fraction of ferrite within the austenitic matrix. Better tensile properties were noticed for as-printed SS 321 WAAM samples in-comparison to wrought counterpart. This is corroborated to the equiaxed and columnar dendritic microstructure with small fraction of ferrite (FN). The hardness decreased from bottom (247 HV) to top (196 HV) region in SS 321 WAAM plate and is attributed to the microstructural difference with varying amount of ferrite (6.3 to 3.7 FN). The impact strength of samples in the horizontal and vertical direction was 116  ±  2 J and 114  ±  2.5 J respectively, and is comparable with the wrought AISI 321 (123  ±  1.5 J). The reduction in impact toughness is attributed to the ferrite (<6.3 FN) fraction. Polarization curves and Nyquist plots elucidate the excellent pitting resistance of SS 321 WAAM specimens, and the corrosion rate was less than 1 mils per year (mpy). Corrosion cracks were absent, and the passive film formation in the WAAM specimens were compact and highly stable for corrosive environments.

Effect of homogenization temperature and soaking time on the microstructure and corrosion properties of a twin roll casted AA3003

CORROSION ◽  
10.5006/3813 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donovan Verkens ◽  
Reynier Revilla ◽  
Mert Günyüz ◽  
Cemil Işıksaçan ◽  
Herman Terryn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Homogenization Temperature ◽  
Corrosion Properties ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Twin Roll

The AA3003 alloy is widely used as fin material in heat exchangers. The life time of these heat exchangers is mostly determined by their corrosion properties. Twin roll casting (TRC) of AA3003 material is known to often result in the formation of a macrosegregation area of alloying elements towards the centre plane of the casted strip (centre line segregation = CLS). Considering the potential exposure of cross-sectional areas of TRC material in the heat exchanger fin application, and the relatively high corrosion susceptibility of the CLS, the study of this region is of key importance to understand the microstructural effects on the resulting corrosion mechanisms and kinetics for these materials. Typically the alloys are homogenized to bring the microstructures closer to an equilibrium state, but the impact of this heat treatment on the corrosion properties is insufficiently studied. Therefore, this study investigates the effect of different homogenization procedures on the corrosion properties of the CLS and the interaction of the intermetallic particles with the surrounding aluminium matrix. This work shows that the pitting corrosion resistance is greatly dependent on the homogenization temperature, with better corrosion resistance obtained with higher temperature, especially near the CLS. This difference in corrosion behaviour is completely attributed to a difference in microstructure and not to an oxide layer effect. Furthermore, it is observed that not only temperature will have a large influence on the corrosion resistance, but duration of the heat treatment as well.

Study on Weldablity of Dissimilar Steel between 16MnR and S31803

2011 ◽  
Vol 391-392 ◽  
pp. 768-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Yang ◽  
Zhan Zhe Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Weld Metal ◽  
Welded Joint ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Dissimilar Steel ◽  
Austenite Content ◽  
Mechanical Properties And Corrosion ◽  
The Impact

The weldablity of dissimilar steel between 16MnR and S31803 was analyzed and researched. By means of optical microscope (OM), the microstructure of the weld joint was investigated, which is welded by tungsten inert gas arc backing welding (GTAW) and manual arc filling welding (SMAW). The mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the welded joint was also tested and studied. Results indicate that austenite and acicular ferrite distribute uniformly in the weld metal, which strengths the toughness and ductility of the joint. The austenite content in weld is higher than that in over-heated zone of S31803.The SMAW joint structure is coarsening than that of GTAW and has more austenite content. It is also observed that there are a decarburization layer and a carbon-enriched zone nearby the fusion line. And very small amounts of the third phase of harmful metal phase are found in the fusion zone of S31803 side. The welded joint shows the excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. The impact toughness of the weld metal is higher than in HAZ of 16MnR side, and the impact toughness at GTAW side and in HAZ is superior to the SMAW side.

The Influence of Major Defects on the Properties of Continuous Galvanized Steel Sheet

2012 ◽  
Vol 445 ◽  
pp. 661-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Azimi ◽  
F. Shahriari ◽  
F. Ashrafizadeh ◽  
M.R. Toroghinezhad ◽  
J. Jamshidi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Tensile Test ◽  
Steel Sheet ◽  
Corrosion Behaviour ◽  
Salt Spray ◽  
Galvanized Steel ◽  
Tafel Polarization ◽  
Steel Sheets ◽  
Bare Spot

Production of defect-free galvanized steel sheet is considered a major concern for automotive and other critical applications; nevertheless, the occurrence of some defects in the coated sheets is unavoidable. In order to alleviate the problem, we need to know the extent to which the properties of a galvanized sheet are influenced by the presence of a given defect. In this investigation, specimens including any of the two major defects of continuously galvanized steel sheets were selected from a large number of coated samples. The defects, including furnace roll pimples and bare spots, were microstructurally characterized and their influence on corrosion behaviour and mechanical properties of the steel sheet was evaluated. Corrosion resistance was examined via standard salt spray test and Tafel polarization. Tensile test was employed as a measure of mechanical properties of the defective galvanized sheets. The results indicated that the presence of defects had little influence on the tensile properties of the samples, but considerably reduced their corrosion resistance. Based on the results of salt spray tests, pimples reduced corrosion resistance of galvanized sheets 23 % (50 hours) on average and bare spot defects caused reduction in corrosion resistance up to 39%.

scholarly journals Influence of Heat Treatment on the Corrosion Resistance of Aluminum-Copper Coating

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 966
Author(s):  
Mieczyslaw Scendo ◽  
Slawomir Spadlo ◽  
Katarzyna Staszewska-Samson ◽  
Piotr Mlynarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Electrochemical Corrosion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Air Atmosphere ◽  
Cu Alloy ◽  
Acidic Chloride Solution ◽  
Acidic Chloride ◽  
Electrical Discharge Alloying

Influence of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance of the aluminum-copper (Al-Cu) coating on the aluminum substrate was investigated. The coating was produced by the electrical discharge alloying (EDA) method. The surface and microstructure of the specimens were observed by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The phase analysis of the composite materials by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) indicated that intermetallic compounds (i.e., CuAl2 and Cu9Al4) were formed through reactions between Al and Cu. during the EDA process. A significant increase in the hardness of the Al-Cu coating was affected by the improvement of the alloy structure. The heat treatment of materials was carried out at 400 °C or 600 °C in the air atmosphere. A corrosion test of materials was carried out by using electrochemical methods. The corrosive environment was acidic chloride solution. After heat treatment at 400 °C the mechanical properties of the Al/Cu alloy increased significantly and the oxide layer protect of the alloy surface against corrosion. However, after heat treatment at elevated temperature, i.e., 600 °C it was found that the (Al2O3)ads and (CuO)ads coatings were destroyed. The mechanical properties of the Al/Cu alloy decreased, and its surface has undergone deep electrochemical corrosion.

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