The bond strength of the Tantaline surface was measured by Sturbridge Metallurgical Services a standard bond strength test methods utilized to measure the bond strength of ceramic coatings. Utilizing this technique, two mandrels are prepared with a 1” diameter flat surface that could be attached and pulled by an Instron. On one mandrel a 316 stainless steel surface is treated with the Tantaline surface alloy. On the second mandrel surface it is left as a blank 316 stainless steel surface. The mandrels are placed together end to end with a strong polyamide-epoxy adhesive (Cytex FM1000)  between them and cured. Once the adhesive is cured the mandrels are pulled apart in the Instron at a specific rate to measure the PSI needed for failure.