Journal article
Fabrication and evaluation of SixNy coatings for total joint replacements
Abstract
Wear particles from the bearing surfaces of joint implants are one of the main limiting factors for total implant longevity. Si3N4 is a potential wear resistant alternative for total joint replacements. In this study, SixNy-coatings were deposited on cobalt chromium-discs and Si-wafers by a physical vapour deposition process. The tribological properties, as well as surface appearance, chemical composition, phase composition, structure and …
Authors
Olofsson J; Pettersson M; Teuscher N; Heilmann A; Larsson K; Grandfield K; Persson C; Jacobson S; Engqvist H
Journal
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, Vol. 23, No. 8, pp. 1879–1889
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
8 2012
DOI
10.1007/s10856-012-4625-3
ISSN
0957-4530