Friday, July 22, 2016

U.S. invented alloy of gold and titanium in the steel is 3-4 times harder – Interfax

Moscow. 22 July. INTERFAX.RU – US researchers have developed an alloy of titanium and gold, which is several times harder than most types of steel, reported The Economic Times

According to Professor Emilia Morosan from Rice University in Houston, superhard alloy can be used. for the manufacture of reliable medical implants

“it is about 3-4 times harder than most types of steel, -. she said -. it is four times harder than pure titanium, which is currently used in most dental implants and the replacement of joints “.

Modern titanium knee and hip implants may be about 10 years, after which wear out and need replacing.

in addition, the titanium-gold alloy can be useful in the manufacture of sports equipment, drills and other tools, said, “Bi-Bi-Si”.

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