J. BIOMED. MATER. RES.
VOL. 9, PP. 597-610 (1975)
Corrosion of Surface Defects in Fine Wires R. M. RENTLER and N. D. GREENE, Department of Metallurgy, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06268
Summary Defects were observed on the surfaces of various fine diameter wires commonly used in biomedical applications. These surface irregularities were viewed at high magnifications using a scanning electron microscope which has a much greater depth of field than normal light microscopy. Defects include scratches, pits, and crevices, which are the result of commercial wire drawing practices. Corrosion test results show that imperfections can serve aa sites for localized corrosion attack which could lead to premature failures.
INTRODUCTION The use of fine diameter (
VOL. 9, PP. 597-610 (1975)
Corrosion of Surface Defects in Fine Wires R. M. RENTLER and N. D. GREENE, Department of Metallurgy, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06268
Summary Defects were observed on the surfaces of various fine diameter wires commonly used in biomedical applications. These surface irregularities were viewed at high magnifications using a scanning electron microscope which has a much greater depth of field than normal light microscopy. Defects include scratches, pits, and crevices, which are the result of commercial wire drawing practices. Corrosion test results show that imperfections can serve aa sites for localized corrosion attack which could lead to premature failures.
INTRODUCTION The use of fine diameter (
