The aim of the current study was an in vivo evaluation of the bacterial adhesion on TiN coated orthodontic stainless steel wires in 20 patients (age15-25) undergoing fi xed orthodontic treatment who have the indication for placement of 0.019 ×0.0 25 inch Stainless steel arch wires in both jaws. TiN coatings were formed on orthodontic stainless steel wires by physical vapor deposition (PVD), The...

This paper presents a study to evaluate the mechanical properties of commercially available GRP composite fasteners for the fairing band assembly components of the hull mounted sonar domes on Canadian frigates. The study was undertaken as part of an effort to develop an all-composite fairing band assembly for a stainless steel sonar dome, to eliminate corrosion problems that occur with the use ...

Positively charged gold nanoparticles [(+) AuNPs] of 5-20 nm were synthesized by using electrochemically active biofilm (EAB) formed on a stainless steel mesh, within 30 minutes, in aqueous solution containing HAuCl4 as a precursor and sodium acetate as an electron donor. Electrochemically active bacteria present on biofilm oxidize the sodium acetate by producing electrons. Simultaneously, stai...

A procedure was proposed to mimic marine microbial fuel cell (MFC) in liquid phase. A graphite anode and a stainless steel cathode which have been proven, separately, to be efficient in MFC were investigated. A closed anodic compartment was inoculated with sediments, filled with deoxygenated seawater and fed with milk to recover the sediment's sulphide concentration. A stainless steel cathode, ...

adverse effects of dental materials, especially metals, have been an important issue in recent decades.the purpose of this study was to determine the amount of nickel released from stainless steel crowns in artificial saliva.in this in-vitro study, 270 stainless steel crowns were divided into five groups, each with nine subgroups. each group (i to v) was comprised of four, five, six, seven and ...

dissimilar metals friction welding of austenitic–martensitic stainless steels is commonly used in order to manufacture engine valves in the automobile industry. in this study, x53crmnnin219 (austenitic stainless steel) and x45crsi93 (martensitic stainless steel) valve steel rods were welded by friction welding process. the welded joint was then heat treated at 760 0c for 60 min. mechanical prop...

the microstructure of hp stainless steel in aged and aged + solution annealed conditions and solutionized alloy 800 was characterized by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (sem), and transmission electron microscopy (tem) equipped by eds. all phases present in the above condition were described. the effects of solution annealing heat treatment temperature on the microstructure, te...

BACKGROUND In vitro mechanical studies have demonstrated equal or superior fixation of pediatric femoral fractures with use of titanium elastic nails as compared with stainless steel elastic nails, and the biomechanical properties of titanium are often considered to be superior to those of stainless steel for intramedullary fracture fixation. We are not aware of any clinical studies in the lite...

Orthodontic stainless-steel appliances are considered to be corrosion resistant, but localized corrosion can occur in the oral cavity. This study was undertaken to evaluate the properties of super stainless steels in orthodontic applications. Accordingly, the metallurgical properties, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, amount of the released nickel, cytotoxicity, and characteristics o...

OBJECTIVE The coefficients of friction (COFs) of aesthetic ceramic and stainless steel brackets used in conjunction with stainless steel archwires were investigated using a modified linear tribometer and special computer software, and the effects of the bracket slot size (0.018 inches [in] or 0.022 in) and materials (ceramic or metal) on the COF were determined. METHODS Four types of ceramic ...