Medical implant made of biocompatible low modulus high strength titanium-niobium alloy and method of using the same

摘要

A biocompatible binary titanium-niobium (Ti—Nb) alloy having a low modulus and a high strength, and containing &agr;″ phase as a major phase is disclosed. The binary Ti—Nb alloy contains 10-30 wt % of Nb, preferably 13-28 wt % of Nb, and the balance titanium, which is suitable for making a medical implant such as an orthopedic implant or dental implant.