Biomaterial Database

A novel method for vacuum casting titanium. 1990

A R Hruska

A new method for vacuum casting titanium is described. The device allows decontamination of the mold before placing it into the casting machine. After wax elimination, the mold is placed into the device and sealed with a thin film of titanium. The air is evacuated from the mold, and it is flushed with helium. The process is repeated, and the casting is made when convenient.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D003666	Decontamination	The removal of contaminating material, such as radioactive materials, biological materials, or CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS, from a person or object.
D003735	Dental Casting Technique	The process of producing a form or impression made of metal or plaster using a mold.	Casting Technic, Dental,Casting Technics, Dental,Casting Technique, Dental,Casting Techniques, Dental,Dental Casting Technic,Dental Casting Technics,Dental Casting Techniques,Technic, Dental Casting,Technics, Dental Casting,Technique, Dental Casting,Techniques, Dental Casting
D014025	Titanium	A dark-gray, metallic element of widespread distribution but occurring in small amounts with atomic number, 22, atomic weight, 47.867 and symbol, Ti; specific gravity, 4.5; used for fixation of fractures.
D014618	Vacuum	A space in which the pressure is far below atmospheric pressure so that the remaining gases do not affect processes being carried on in the space.	Vacuums