OUTLINE
Ø   INTRODUCTION
ü   Combustion Synthesis (CS): general definition
ü   CS as a novel technology for production of advanced materials
ü   Orthopedic implant materials
Ø   GOALS
Ø   EXPERIMENTAL
ü   Synthesis variables investigated
Ø   RESULTS
ü   Optimized synthesis conditions
ü   Chemical compositions & microstructure
ü   Hardness of alloys produced by low-pressure CS (LPCS) technology
ü   Tensile properties
Ø   SUMMARY
Ø   ACKNOWLEDGEMENT