Term: Stainless Steel 

Category: Substrates

Definition: Stainless steel is an iron-based alloy that contains chromium (usually in the range of 10–20%) and varying amounts of nickel, molybdenum, and carbon. Stainless steel is reliable as a substrate for coatings that improve lubricity, biocompatibility, or wear resistance because of its high strength, biocompatibility, and sterilization ability. 

Structure:Crystalline metallic lattice.

Source:Natural  

Common Uses: 

• Surgical instruments
• Stents
• Orthopedic implants
• Guidewires

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