Nickel content of common body-jewellery materials (% by weight)

Implant-grade titanium and non-metallic polymers carry effectively no nickel; stainless steel relies on a passive layer to stay compliant; nickel-silver alloys are unsuitable for piercings.

Nickel content of common body-jewellery materials (% by weight)Implant-grade titanium and non-metallic polymers carry effectively no nickel; stainless steel relies on a passive layer to stay compliant; nickel-silver alloys are unsuitable for piercings.BioFlex® polymer0%ASTM F136 titanium~0%ASTM F138 316LVM steel10–14%Nickel silver~18%

Source: ASTM F136 / F138; Thyssen et al. (PubMed)

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