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Functional member from co-based alloy and process for producing the same

US8021499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2008
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25F3/22
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A Co-based alloy having a fundamental composition of Co—Al system containing 3-15% Al and having lamellar structure wherein f.c.c. structure α-phase and β(B2)-phase are superimposed on each other in layers, and the Co-based alloy is modified so as to have a porous surface layer region effective for chemical retaining capability, sustained release, biocompatibility, etc. through selective removal of either the α-phase or the β-phase from the surface layer. As a third component, at least one member selected from among Ni, Fe, Mn, Ga, Cr, V, Ti, Mo, Nb, Zr, W, Ta, Hf, Si, Rh, Pd, Ir, Pt, Au, B, C and P may be contained in a total amount of 0.001 to 60%.

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