Corrosion protection of titanium by deposition of niobium thin films

Authors
Gunzel, R Mandl, S Richter, E Liu, A Tang, BY Chu, PK
Citation
R. Gunzel et al., Corrosion protection of titanium by deposition of niobium thin films, SURF COAT, 119, 1999, pp. 1107-1110
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
02578972 → ACNP
Volume
119
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1107 - 1110
Database
ISI
SICI code
0257-8972(199909)119:<1107:CPOTBD>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Titanium is a promising material for medical implants, replacing bones and teeth. However, at pH values below 2, which occur in the dental environment , the corrosion resistance is compromised. The deposition of niobium layers onto titanium is a possibility to increase the corrosion resistance, as me asured in 5 N HCl solution. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reser ved.