‍Aluminum is a widely used material in the medical industry. It’s biocompatible, has high corrosion resistance and comes in a range of different alloys with different properties. It’s also cheap and easy to produce, which means it’s a popular choice for biomedical implants. A recent article on Design & Innovation explained that aluminium can be an excellent choice as biomedical implants. However, there are some drawbacks when using aluminum for implants – some types of aluminum alloy are not as suitable as others because of the risks involved. This article looks at why this is so, and what kind of … Continue reading Use of aluminium alloy for biomedical implants