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Corrosion of Metallic Implants

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The surfaces of passive metals are normally attacked at specific points where the oxide film has been destroyed and massive quantities of metal ions are released. Depending on the magnification with which surfaces are observed, various degrees of localized attack can be detected. Sometimes, however, corrosion may not be easily distinguishable from mechanical imperfections associated with manufacturing or handling. Even under the scanning electron microscope (SEM) it is often difficult to distinguish between mechanical indentations and pitting or crevice attack.

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Barbosa, M.A. (1998). Corrosion of Metallic Implants. In: Black, J., Hastings, G. (eds) Handbook of Biomaterial Properties. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5801-9_25

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