Taking the nickel out of the medicine
Williams, D.
Medical Device Technology 15(2): 8-10
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1048-6690 PMID: 15154331 Document Number: 10003
Several important alloys used in medical technology contain nickel, an element that has significant metallurgical qualities but serious toxicological concerns. This article addresses the question of whether it makes sense to try to eliminate the nickel from these alloys.
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