Surface oxidation of NiTi shape memory alloy.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Mechanically polished NiTi alloy (50 at% Ni) was subjected to heat treatment in air in the temperature range 300-800 degrees C and characterised by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Thermogravimetry measurements were carried out to investigate the kinetics of oxidation. The results of thermodynamic calculations were compared to the experimental observations. It was found that NiTi alloy exhibits different oxidation behaviour at temperatures below and above 500 degrees C. A Ni-free zone was found in the oxide layer for oxidation temperatures of 500 degrees C and 600 degrees C. The oxidation at 500 degrees C produces a smooth protective nickel-free oxide layer with a relatively small amount of Ni species at the air/oxide interface, which is in favour of good biocompatibility of NiTi implants. The oxidation mechanism for the NiTi shape memory alloy is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Alloys
- Biocompatible Materials
- Nickel
- Titanium