Statistical analysis of the effects of sintering in 316L/HAp composites

Development of implants for the purposes of bone surgery depends considerably on advances in biomaterial engineering. This field of science focuses on e.g. development of biomaterials which meet even higher requirements of biofunctionality, mechanical strength, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility [1-4]. The goal of this study was to create metallic and ceramic composites (austenitic steel 316L with variable content of hydroxyapatite) and to analyse density and shrinkage in composites manufactured by means of powder metallurgy. A statistical analysis of the effects of sintering and correlation diagram with confidence interval were also developed.