TERNARY SILICON-CHROMIUM EUTECTIC ALLOYS HAVING MOLYBDENUM, COPPER OR SILVER

摘要

Ternary silicon alloys and shape cast products made therefrom are disclosed. The ternary silicon alloys generally include silicon as the first alloying element, chromium as the second alloying element, and one of silver (Ag), copper (Cu) and molybdenum (Mo) as the third alloying element. The ternary silicon alloy includes a eutectic amount of the silicon and the chromium. The ternary silicon alloy also generally includes an amount of the third alloying element sufficient to realize at least one of (a) improved castability and (b) biomedical enhancement. Shape cast products made from the ternary silicon alloy may be used in various applications, such as biomedical applications (e.g., implantable medical products).