Thermal residual stresses near the inter
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Cofino, B. ;Fogarassy, P. ;Millet, P. ;Lodini, A.
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Article
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2004
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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Plasma-sprayed hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings on titanium alloy are often used in prosthetic implants. The metallic substrate gives the implant good mechanical strength which is combined with good biocompatibility and osteointegration of the ceramic coating. However, the interface between the HA coati