NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Back to Results
Biocompatibility of surgical implantsMethod of selecting biocompatible materials for surgical implants uses fracture mechanic relationships and surface energies of candidate materials in presence of blood plasma. Technique has been used to characterize 190 materials by parameters that reflect their biocompatibility.
Document ID
19780000368
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Kaelble, D. H.
(Rockwell Intern. Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-14291
Accession Number
78B10368
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

Available Downloads

There are no available downloads for this record.
No Preview Available