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Cobalt Based Alloys





- See: Characteristics of Metals and Implants:

- Discussion:
      - cobalt based alloys are highly resistant to corrosion and esp to
          attack by chloride within crevices;
      - cobalt based alloys may fail because of Fatigue frx (but less
          often than stainless steel stems);




Original Text by Clifford R. Wheeless, III, MD.