New nickel-free CrMnMo austenites with up to 1% nitrogen developed by VSG exhibit properties which correspond particularly well to medical engineering requirements. The combination of strength, toughness, corrosion resistance, wear resistance and cost-efficiency which these alloys display is not attained by any other material.
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