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Chemical polishing process for titanium and titanium alloy surgical implants

US4704126A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1985
Grant dateNov 3, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F3/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of chemically polishing medical implants by immersing them in a solution including lactic acid, hydrofluoric acid, and nitric acid to produce smooth, matte finished implants.

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