Research Article

Bisphenyl-Polymer/Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Compared to Titanium Alloy Bone Implant

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(a) Typical composite bar exposed to sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, or phosphoric acid. (b) Composite bar exposed to nitric acid over a similar time period then washed and dried.
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