Abstract
Biodegradable materials are used as alternative implants for orthopedic applications due suitable strength, fatigue resistance, ductility and biocorrosion resistance which are features for biodegradable implants. Mechanical properties can be improved by adding alloying elements. The decrease of the corrosion rate of Mg can be induced by modifying the structure and phase distribution. Thus, Mg alloys have been designed to meet the requirements of bone repair implant materials by adding = Calcium and Yttrium or Gadolinium. Mg based alloy with Ca and Y/Gd had been proved to be a biocompatible material, osteoconductive and biodegradable and can be used in bone repairs. The system is defined as Mg100-(n+x) Ca(n) RE(x), varying the RE concentration in order to slow the degradation process. Beside morphological combining characterization SEM, EDX, with non-invasive testing is required to be carried out the determination of mechanical characteristics. The interest in this study is to analyze the influence of RE over elastic properties of these alloys in order to choose the best values appropriate with human bones, using Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy and ultrasound method.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
