Table 1 The composition of AISI 316LVM in wt.% as specified by the supplier.

From: Novel chitosan/diclofenac coatings on medical grade stainless steel for hip replacement applications

Cr

Ni

Mo

C

Si

Mn

P

S

N

Cu

Fe

17.53–18.90

14.37–14.94

2.40–2.82

0.011–0.023

0.19–0.57

1.15–1.52

0.018–0.025

0.001–0.009

0.05–0.08

0.03–0.14

balance