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Surface modification of NiTi alloy with tantalum to improve its biocompatibility and radiopacity

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Cheng, Y., Cai, W., Li, H.T. et al. Surface modification of NiTi alloy with tantalum to improve its biocompatibility and radiopacity. J Mater Sci 41, 4961–4964 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-006-0096-6

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