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Article: Pure and durable ceramic for medical components.(BIOMEDICAL)
- Article from:
- Advanced Ceramics Report
- Article date:
- January 1, 2008
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CoorsTek, USA, has introduced its CeraPure line of ceramic materials developed specifically for medical and surgical applications. The grades include aluminiun oxide (alumina), zirconium dioxide (zirconia) and zirconia toughened alumina.
The materials feature good dielectric strength, thermal stability, strength, hardness and insulating capabilities over traditional non-ceramic medical component materials, the company says. Applications include electro-surgical, laser systems and fluid ...