Ti-Mo-Zr-Ta Alloy for Biomedical Applications: Microstructures and Mechanical Properties

Titanium alloys are widely used as biomaterials for their excellent properties. In the last years, low modulus β-type Ti-based alloys are being developed. The aim of this paper is developing of an original Ti-based alloy improved with non-toxic elements, characterized from point of view of microstructures and mechanical properties: micro-indentation and hardness tests. Results shown that TiMoZrTa have a small elastic modulus closer to the bone with possible medical application.