Morgan Advanced Ceramics HIP Vitox™ Bio-compatible Alumina
Subcategory: Oxide, Aluminum; Oxide
Key Words: Al2O3; Aluminum Oxide
Material Notes: A very high purity alumina ceramic of 99.9% Al2O3 content, produced specifically for surgical implant devices. Prime features: - Clinical use since 1985
- Highest levels of QA and traceability
- Excellent wear resistance — far superior to polyethylene/metal joint systems
- Very high density and non-porous alumina
- Ultra fine grain
- Resistant to extreme chemical environments
- High mechanical strength
- Highly cost effective
Typical applications:- Joint replacement components
- Femoral heads to match cup liners of same material or UHMWPE
- Cup liners
Specifications:- FDA Master Files since 1990
- Exceeds requirements of ASTM F603-83
- Exceeds requirements of ISO 6474 revision 2
- Manufacturing systems approved to BS EN 9001:2000, EN46001 and CE Mark
Information provided by Morgan Advanced Ceramics.
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- Hardness, Rockwell 45 N
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- CTE, linear 20°C
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