• Bioceramic / Biomaterial Synonyms:

biomaterials, biocide, bioceramics, biocompatible, biomedical, bioceramic powders, biomaterial, biomedical mill product, powder, rod, bar, biocompatible, bioglasses

• Bioceramic / Biomaterial Description:

1) Bioceramics are refractory, inorganic, nonmetallic materials. They offer many advantages compared to other materials. They are harder and stiffer than steel and more heat and corrosion resistant than metals or polymers while at the same time being less dense than most metals.

2) Hard tissue replacements are very common in biomedicine. Bioceramic materials lend themselves to long-term hard tissue implants because of their remarkable chemical stability and inertness, mechanical strength, wear, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility.

3) Bioceramic materials are commonly subdivided into their bioactivity.

Bioinert materials are those which are non-toxic, non-inflammation causing. The materials need to be long lasting, not be prone to structural failure, and corrosion resistant. Bioceramics additionally need to have a low Young’s modulus to help prevent cracking of the material.

a) Bioinert

*Oxide ceramics
*Silica ceramics
*Carbon fiber
*Synthetic diamond

b) Bioactive

*Hydroxy apatite
*Bioactive glass (e.g. Bioglass)

• Bioceramic / Biomaterial Chemical Properties Available:

1) Specialty steels
2) Cobalt base alloys
3) Titanium and titanium alloys
4) NiTiNOL
5) Zirconium alloys

• Bioceramic / Biomaterial Physical Properties Available:

1) Particle size options are available
2) Semi-finished mill product forms

• Bioceramic / Biomaterial Typical Applications:

1) Bioceramics / biomaterials have numerous applications including: orthopedic joint replacement, prosthesis, dental restoration, reconstruction, trauma, sports medicine, spinal, cardiovascular, tools, instrumentation and bone implants.

2) Biocides can deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism by chemical or biological means. Biocides are commonly used in medicine, agriculture, forestry, and industry. Biocidal substances and products are also employed as anti-fouling agents or disinfectants under other circumstances. Chlorine, for example, is used as a short-life biocide in industrial water treatment and as a disinfectant in swimming pools.

• Bioceramic / Biomaterial Packaging:

Jars, pails, drums, and boxes

• Bioceramic / Biomaterial TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Unknown. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404