Zirconia phase transformation in retrieved, wear simulated, and artificially aged ceramic femoral heads
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DOI: 10.1002/jor.23589
Abstract: Zirconia in Zirconia toughened alumina ceramic hip replacements exists in an unstable state and can transform in response to stress giving the material improved fracture toughness. Phase transformation also occurs under hydrothermal conditions such as… read more here.
Keywords: retrieved heads; wear tested; surface roughness; transformation ... See more keywords