MANUFACTURING NEW Fe-ALLOYED Ti-Mo ALLOYS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Ti-Mo alloys have attracted great interest because of their biocompatibility, strength, and wear resistance. Arc melting is a common fabrication technique for these alloys, as it provides homogeneous compositions with well-controlled microstructures. The alloying elements can be introduced into the melt by using pre-alloyed powders or elemental metal rods. Biocompatibility of these alloys is ensured through the use of low levels of Mo, a known non-toxic element, alloyed with titanium.Materials based on Ti15MoFe can be a promising candidate for orthopaedic implant applications. The alloys were studied using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and microhardness testing.