Nanocrystalline oxide ceramic layer formed on Aluminium Alloys is characterised by:
Controlled thickness: 2 - 100 µm
High microhardness: 1000-1800 Hv
High corrosion resistance: upto 1000 hours salt spray, alloy dependant
High adhesion to Al substrate: > 300 MPa
Low friction coefficient pared with steel in standard lubricated environment: 0.04-0.08
Dimensional accuracy: Ceramic layer grows predominantly inside the substrate and practically does not change the dimensions of the object. Can be applied to complex shapes.
Enables to prevent galling of light alloy components
Continuous operating temperature: > 500 C
Fully Inorganic construction
Thermal conductivity: 7 W/mK
Dielectric strength: 50 KV/mm
Dielectric constant: around 10
Thickness 5-20 microns, controllable
Excellent adhesion to metal base
Highly developed surface, submicron pore size, controllable topography
High Hardness: 300-400 Hv
Exceptional surface wettability
Surface is capable of carrying medication or HA
Creates a barrier between metal and tissue
Can be applied to 3D printed Ti implants
Natural white colour on all Ti alloys, including Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V
