Palladin composite material comprises the palladium base metal having a diffusion coating of the β-PdIn alloy. The material possesses high hardness (2-3 times as hard as the pure palladium) and wear resistance, is not brittle, and is attractive in color. The coating thickness can be adjusted from5 to 100 µm during deposition. The technology is environmentally friendly. All processes are realized in leak-proof apparatus with nontoxic media.

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

• Medicine: dental implants for use in prosthodontics; auriculotherapy needle material.

• Electrical engineering: electric contact material.

• Jewelry: gold substitute.

The material and method for its production have been covered by patents in France, Great Britain, Germany and japan.

ADVANTAGES

• High corrosion resistance at a level comparable to prosthodontic palladium-silver alloys.

• Hardness and wear resistance at a level comparable to stainless steel.

• Compatibility with bone and soft tissues of living organisms.

• Low contact resistance.

• Adjustable in color in a wide spectrum.