Q. Orthopaedic implants usually are made of stainless steel 316 L. The letter 'L' stands for which of these?
a. Lightweight
b. Longevity
c. Lead content
d. Large molecular weight
e. Low carbon content
Answer -
e
The stainless steel grade 316L is used in steel implants. The L stands for low carbon. Lesser carbon makes inplant better resistant to corrosion.
Another variant of it is 316 LVM that is 316 L Vacuum Melted.
a. Lightweight
b. Longevity
c. Lead content
d. Large molecular weight
e. Low carbon content
Answer -
e
The stainless steel grade 316L is used in steel implants. The L stands for low carbon. Lesser carbon makes inplant better resistant to corrosion.
Another variant of it is 316 LVM that is 316 L Vacuum Melted.
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