The Corrosion Characteristics of Alloys in Simulated Physiological Fluids

Edited By: Susai Rajendran, Abdulhameed Al-Hashem, Branimir N. Grgur, T. Uma Sankareswari, A. Krishnaveni, S. Johnson Raja

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This book links implant specialists and corrosion researchers, exploring how bodily fluids corrode metallic biomaterials like stainless steel, gold, and Ni-Ti alloys. It examines corrosion risks, control methods, and suggests alloys for specific biomedical applications.

Corrosion takes place when a material interacts with its surroundings, resulting in its deterioration. This occurrence is typically described qualitatively, emphasizing a material’s immunity, resistance, vulnerability, or pronounced vulnerability to corrosion, rather than measuring it as a design attribute like other properties.
The field of biomaterials is of great significance to humanity, as it affects not only elderly individuals in need of biomedical implants to improve their quality of life, but also disadvantaged individuals who have suffered from congenital heart disease since birth.
This book serves as a link between implant specialists and corrosion researchers. It explores fundamental corrosion principles, encompassing its definition, causes, effects, and economic ramifications, as well as various forms, manifestations, and control methods. Additionally, it examines different types of corrosion inhibitors and approaches for evaluating corrosion.
The discourse covers the diverse categories and roles of bodily fluids, highlighting substances such as perspiration, tears, urine, uterine secretions, saliva, and Ringer’s solutions. Furthermore, it examines the corrosion risks associated with metallic biomaterials, including SS 316 L, SS 18/8, 18 K gold, 22 K gold, Ni-Cr alloy, and Ni-Ti alloy, in relation to their interaction with bodily fluids. Certain alloys are suggested for specific uses, while alternative alloys may be favored in other scenarios.

Professor Dr Susai Rajendran, Research Director, Corrosion Research Centre, St Antony’s College, Dindigul, India, has devoted 52 years to the academic community as a Professor of Chemistry.

Dr Abdulhameed Al-Hashem serves as a leading Research Scientist at the Petroleum Research & Studies Center within the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR).

Professor Dr Branimir Grgur is Full Professor, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Serbia. For scientific research, he has received 26 awards.

Dr S. Johnson Raja is a Professor in the PG and Research Department of Chemistry at the American College in Madurai, India, with 17 years of teaching experience.

Dr A. Krishnaveni holds the position of Head of the Department of Chemistry at Yadava College in Madurai, India. She has implemented successful mentoring techniques aimed at assisting students who may require additional support in their learning.

Dr T. Uma Sankareswari holds the position of Professor of Chemistry at Rajapalayam Rajus’ College in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India. With 13 years of academic experience, she specializes in corrosion management, corrosion resistance, and the characterization of nanoparticles.

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