Morgan Advanced Ceramics HIP Vitox ™ Mac-A999R Bio Aluminum Oxide Ceramic

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Morgan Advanced Ceramics HIP Vitox ™ Mac-A999R Bio Aluminum Oxide Ceramic
Categories:	Ceramic; Oxide; Aluminum Oxide
Material Notes:	A very high purity alumina ceramic of 99.9% Al2O3 content, produced specifically for surgical implant devices. Prime Features: Clinical use since 1985 Highest levels of QA and traceability Excellent wear resistance - far superior to polyethylene/metal joint systems Very high density and non-porous alumina Ultra fine grain Resistant to extreme chemical environments High mechanical strength Highly cost effective Typical Applications: Joint replacement components Femoral heads to match cup liners of same material or UHMWPE Cup liners Production Capabilities: 28mm or 32mm diameter for –4 to +4 neck lengths Femoral heads and cup liners for surgeons’ preferred hip systems. Information provided by Morgan Advanced Materials
Key Words:	Mac-A999R Bio
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Available Properties

Bulk Density
Open Porosity, fully dense, % nominal, apparent
Grain Size
Hardness, Rockwell HR45N
Hardness, Vickers, [GPa]
Modulus of Elasticity
Flexural Strength, biaxial
Flexural Strength, 4-point
Fracture Toughness, KIC(SENB)
K Factor (Wear Factor), (mm3/Nm)10^-7, in physiological saline, against UHMWPE, pin-on-plate test, 3.89 recommended ICRP dose
K Factor (Wear Factor), (mm3/Nm)10^-7, in distilled water, against UHMWPE, pin-on plate test, 1.12 recommended ICRP dose
K Factor (Wear Factor), (mm3/Nm)10^-7, in distilled water, against UHMWPE, in-on disc test, 0.87 recommended ICRP dose
K Factor (Wear Factor), (mm3/Nm)10^-7, in calf bovine serum, against UHMWPE, pin-on-plate test, 1.81 recommended ICRP dose
K Factor (Wear Factor), (mm3/Nm)10^-7 dry, against UHMWPE, pin-on-disc tests, 3.4 recommended ICRP dose
K Factor (Wear Factor), (mm3/Nm)10^-9, 5M cycles , 100 stainless steel recommended ICRP dose
CTE, linear
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Conductivity
Al2O3

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