Table 2

Properties of the materials cobalt-chrome, titanium, and porous titanium, as determined by the Biomechanics Institute of Valencia.

MaterialYoung’s Modulus, MPaElastic Limit, MPaBreaking Stress, MPaPoisson Coefficient
Cobalt-chrome (Co28Cr6Mo)22092512000.45
Titanium (Ti6Al4V)115100010500.3
Porous titanium31802300.33
Posterior ligamentous complex20200.3
  • Note: Properties of complex o.