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Stereological evaluation of coatings - ASTM F1854

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ASTM F1854: Standard Test Method for Stereological Evaluation of Porous Coatings on Medical Implants.

This test method covers stereological test methods for characterizing the coating thickness, volume percent void, mean void intercept length and tissue gradient interface (for coatings thicker than 500 µm) of various porous coatings adhering to nonporous substrates.