Biomedical implant alloy.

Ronald C. Gebeau [*] Robert S. Brown [*] Biomaterials are defined as materials that interact with the human body, frequently as joint or limb replacements. Metals generally are required to have high strength, especially high fatigue strength. The essence of a biomaterial is one with the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties that provide structural capability without deleterious effects on the body. In addition, such a material should be easily fabricated to the proper shape. BioDur108 alloy is an essentially nickel-free austenitic stainless steel developed by ...