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Chromium Alloys
Medical Definition: | Specific alloys not less than 85% chromium and nickel or cobalt, with traces of either nickel or cobalt, molybdenum, and other substances. They are used in partial dentures, orthopedic implants, etc. |
Guide Notes: | used in dent technol & orthopedics; D25-26 qualif |
Also Called: | Cobalt-Chromium Alloys,Chromium-Nickel Alloys |
Vitallium - An alloy of 60% cobalt, 20% chromium, 5% molybdenum, and traces of other substances. It is used in dentures, certain surgical appliances, prostheses, implants, and instruments. |
Chromium Alloys Medical Definitions and Terms
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