A composition comprising a rare earth-doped zirconium/hafnium oxide is provided that has a defect-fluorite structure or a pyrochlore structure. The rare earth-doped zirconium/hafnium oxide has a formula: (Ln.sup.1.sub.aLn.sup.2.sub.aLn.sup.3.sub.aLn.sup.4.sub.aLn.sup.5.sub.b).sub.2M.sub.2O.sub.7 where each of Ln.sup.1, Ln.sup.2, Ln.sup.3, Ln.sup.4, and Ln.sup.5 is a different rare earth element such that Ln.sup.1 and M have a first atomic radius ratio that is 1.35 to 1.45, Ln.sup.2 and M have a second atomic radius ratio that is 1.35 to 1.45, Ln.sup.3 and M have a third atomic radius ratio that is 1.46 to 1.78, and Ln.sup.4 and M have a fourth radius ratio that is 1.46 to 1.78; a is 0.2 or 0.25; b is 0.2 when a is 0.2, and b is 0 when a is 0.25; and M is Zr, Hf, or a mixture thereof. Methods of forming a coating that includes this composition, along with the resulting coated components, are also provided.

A composition comprising a rare earth-doped zirconium/hafnium oxide is provided that has a defect-fluorite structure or a pyrochlore structure. The rare earth-doped zirconium/hafnium oxide has a formula: (Ln.sup.1.sub.aLn.sup.2.sub.aLn.sup.3.sub.aLn.sup.4.sub.aLn.sup.5.sub.b).sub.2M.sub.2O.sub.7 where each of Ln.sup.1, Ln.sup.2, Ln.sup.3, Ln.sup.4, and Ln.sup.5 is a different rare earth element such that Ln.sup.1 and M have a first atomic radius ratio that is 1.35 to 1.45, Ln.sup.2 and M have a second atomic radius ratio that is 1.35 to 1.45, Ln.sup.3 and M have a third atomic radius ratio that is 1.46 to 1.78, and Ln.sup.4 and M have a fourth radius ratio that is 1.46 to 1.78; a is 0.2 or 0.25; b is 0.2 when a is 0.2, and b is 0 when a is 0.25; and M is Zr, Hf, or a mixture thereof. Methods of forming a coating that includes this composition, along with the resulting coated components, are also provided.

The present disclosure discloses a shoulder joint prosthesis containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer and a preparation method thereof, the preparation method comprises: using zirconium-niobium alloy powder as a raw material, conducting a 3D printing for one-piece molding to obtain an intermediate products of the humeral handle with articular surface and the scapular glenoid plate, and performing Sinter-HIP, cryogenic cooling and surface oxidation to obtain humeral handle with articular surface and scapular glenoid plate. The prosthesis comprises a humeral handle, an articular surface, a humeral head and a scapular glenoid plate, a bone trabeculae is arranged on the outer surface of the upper part of the humeral handle, the upper surface of the scapular glenoid plate and the outer surface of the circular pipe with internal thread.

The present disclosure discloses a shoulder joint prosthesis containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer and a preparation method thereof, the preparation method comprises: using zirconium-niobium alloy powder as a raw material, conducting a 3D printing for one-piece molding to obtain an intermediate products of the humeral handle with articular surface and the scapular glenoid plate, and performing Sinter-HIP, cryogenic cooling and surface oxidation to obtain humeral handle with articular surface and scapular glenoid plate. The prosthesis comprises a humeral handle, an articular surface, a humeral head and a scapular glenoid plate, a bone trabeculae is arranged on the outer surface of the upper part of the humeral handle, the upper surface of the scapular glenoid plate and the outer surface of the circular pipe with internal thread.

The present invention discloses the zonal trabecular femoral condylar component containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer and its preparation method. The preparation method is as follows: using zirconium-niobium alloy powder as a raw material, conducting a 3D printing for one-piece molding, and obtaining intermediate products of the zonal trabecular femoral condylar component containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer, after Sinter-HIP, cryogenic cooling and surface oxidation, the zonal trabecular femoral condylar component containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer is prepared. Partial of the zonal trabecular femoral condylar component containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer is provided with Zonal trabecula. The present invention achieves that the micro-strain in most areas of the bone tissue on the femoral condylar component is between the minimum effective strain threshold and the super-physiological strain threshold, which is conducive to bone ingrowth, thereby improving long-term stability.

The present invention discloses the zonal trabecular femoral condylar component containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer and its preparation method. The preparation method is as follows: using zirconium-niobium alloy powder as a raw material, conducting a 3D printing for one-piece molding, and obtaining intermediate products of the zonal trabecular femoral condylar component containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer, after Sinter-HIP, cryogenic cooling and surface oxidation, the zonal trabecular femoral condylar component containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer is prepared. Partial of the zonal trabecular femoral condylar component containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer is provided with Zonal trabecula. The present invention achieves that the micro-strain in most areas of the bone tissue on the femoral condylar component is between the minimum effective strain threshold and the super-physiological strain threshold, which is conducive to bone ingrowth, thereby improving long-term stability.

The present disclosure discloses the hip prosthesis containing zirconium-niobium alloy on oxidation layer and a preparation method thereof, the hip prosthesis comprises a femoral stem, a femoral head, liners and a shell; the shell and femoral stem are prepared by using zirconium-niobium alloy powder as a raw material, and performing Sinter-HIP, cryogenic cooling and surface oxidation; the prepared shell and femoral stem are provided with partitioned trabeculae and formed by 3D printing. The problem of traditional manufacturing methods cannot process complex structures and failure of connection between sleeve and femoral handle is solved by 3D printing technology. Meanwhile, the preparation method can improve the bonding strength between trabecular bone and solid, and improve the service life of prosthesis.

A medical device that is partially or fully formed of a metal alloy; the metal alloy includes one of a) metal alloy that includes at least 15 awt % rhenium, b) at least 60 wt. % tungsten, at least 15 awt % rhenium, and at least 1 wt % molybdenum, c) at least 50 wt. % rhenium, at least 20 wt. % chromium, and 0.1-80 wt. % of an additive, d) greater than 50 wt. % titanium, 15-45 wt. % niobium, 1-10 wt. % zirconium, and 1-15 wt. % tantalum, e) greater than 50 wt. % titanium, 15-45 wt. % niobium, and 1-10 wt. %, f) 30-60 wt. % cobalt, 10-30 wt. % chromium, 5-20 wt. % iron, 5-22 wt. % nickel, and 2-12 wt. % molybdenum, g) 40-60 wt. % zirconium, and 40-60 wt. % molybdenum, h) 90-99.5 wt. % niobium, and 0.5-10 wt. % zirconium, or i) 55-75 wt. % niobium, 18-40 wt. % tantalum, 1-7 wt. % tungsten, and 0.5-4 wt. % zirconium.

A medical device that is partially or fully formed of a metal alloy; the metal alloy includes one of a) metal alloy that includes at least 15 awt % rhenium, b) at least 60 wt. % tungsten, at least 15 awt % rhenium, and at least 1 wt % molybdenum, c) at least 50 wt. % rhenium, at least 20 wt. % chromium, and 0.1-80 wt. % of an additive, d) greater than 50 wt. % titanium, 15-45 wt. % niobium, 1-10 wt. % zirconium, and 1-15 wt. % tantalum, e) greater than 50 wt. % titanium, 15-45 wt. % niobium, and 1-10 wt. %, f) 30-60 wt. % cobalt, 10-30 wt. % chromium, 5-20 wt. % iron, 5-22 wt. % nickel, and 2-12 wt. % molybdenum, g) 40-60 wt. % zirconium, and 40-60 wt. % molybdenum, h) 90-99.5 wt. % niobium, and 0.5-10 wt. % zirconium, or i) 55-75 wt. % niobium, 18-40 wt. % tantalum, 1-7 wt. % tungsten, and 0.5-4 wt. % zirconium.

A method for preparing powders of hard alloys, such as Ti and Ti—Zr alloys, using a hydride-dehydride process, and powders produced by the process, are disclosed. The method can be used to manufacture brazing powders. The method is less hazardous and more cost effective than current methods, such as gas atomization, of preparing such braze materials.