Characterization, quantification, and isolation of aluminum oxide particles on grit blasted titanium aluminum alloy hip implants

Abstract

Remnants of grit blasting were found only on the surfaces; none were observed on cross-sections. We conclude that the microstructure of titanium aluminum alloy does not interfere with the identification and quantification of particles. Particles were identified on the filters by electron microscopy and X-ray microanalysis. Aluminum oxide on the surface of grit-blasted titanium aluminum alloy implants is, in fact, a residue of grit blasting.