Table 2.
X-ray density values of the series of Ir/CFR-PEEK and Pt/CFR-PEEK samples in comparison with CFR-PEEK discs.
| Sample | Geometric Area (cm2) | Coating Thicknesses (μm) | X-ray Density * (HU/cm2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFR-PEEK disc | 3.14 ± 0.08 7.06 ± 0.08 |
- | 184 ± 4 200 ± 4 |
| Ir/CFR-PEEK-2 | 7.06 ± 0.08 | 0.80 ± 0.04 | 324 ± 6 |
| 3.14 ± 0.08 | 0.50 ± 0.03 | 217 ± 4 | |
| Ir/CFR-PEEK-8 | 3.14 ± 0.08 | 1.80 ± 0.09 | 865 ± 17 |
| Ir/CFR-PEEK-12 | 3.14 ± 0.08 | 2.20 ± 0.11 | 1044 ± 21 |
| Pt/CFR-PEEK | 7.06 ± 0.08 | 1.40 ± 0.07 | 836 ± 17 |
| Pt/CFR-PEEK-6 | 7.06 ± 0.08 | 1.70 ± 0.09 | 916 ± 18 |
| Pt/CFR-PEEK-12 | 7.06 ± 0.08 | 2.50 ± 0.13 | 1162 ± 23 |
* Hounsfield scale (X-ray density of distilled water = 0 HU (densitometric values).