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Table 2 Mechanical properties of the titanium-alloy prosthesis compared with industry standards

From: Chest-wall reconstruction with a customized titanium-alloy prosthesis fabricated by 3D printing and rapid prototyping

 

Tensile strength (MPa)

Specified nonproportional extension strength, RP0.2 (MPa)

Elongation rate (%)

3D printed titanium-alloy prosthesis

1002

819

13.3

Pharmaceutical industry standards from YY0117.1–2005

≥860

≥780

≥10

  1. Note: The YY0117.1–2005 pharmaceutical industry standards are entitled “Surgical implants: bone prosthesis forging, casting -Ti6Al4V titanium alloy forgings”
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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