Characteristics of hardness and microstructure of extraction forceps for dental and oral care made of stainless-steel

• Main Authors: Kholis, Nur, Nuryanto, Nuryanto, Mustofa, Arif
• Formato: UMS Journal (OJS)
• Idioma: eng
• Publicado: Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta 2020
• Subjects: Hardness; Microstructure; Stainless-steel; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); Medical material
• Acceso en liña: https://journals2.ums.ac.id/index.php/arstech/article/view/184

The reliability of medical devices such as extraction forceps is vital for dental and oral care. Apart from having hygienic properties, the extraction forceps must be strong and resistant to corrosion. This study evaluates the effects of tempering temperature on the hardness and microstructure of a...