Tribochemical Characterization and Tribocorrosive Behavior of CoCrMo Alloys: A Review
Orthopedic implants first started out as an all-metal hip joint replacement. However, poor design and machinability as well as unsatisfactory surface finish subjected the all-metal joint replacement to being superseded by a polyethylene bearing. Continued improvement in manufacturing techniques toge...
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MDPI AG
2017-12-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/11/1/30 |