Abstract
A Zn-3Mg-1Ti alloy was fabricated by ultrasonic treatment of Zn-Mg alloy melt using a Ti ultrasonic radiation rod. The microstructure, phase structure, mechanical properties, degradation property, and in vitro cytotoxicity were investigated systematically. The obtained Zn-3Mg-1Ti alloy is composed of the Zn, Mg2Zn11, and TiZn16. Owing to the grain refinement and second phase reinforcement, the mechanical properties of Zn-3Mg-1Ti alloy is improved. In addition, the Zn-3Mg-1Ti alloy exhibits minimal cytotoxicity compared to pure Zn and Zn-1Ti alloy. Electrochemical tests show that the Zn-3Mg-1Ti alloy has an appropriate degradation rate in Hank’s solution.
Highlights
The results show that the Zn-Mg alloy can improve mechanical properties and biocompatibility, but has little effect on the corrosion properties
This paper aims to prepare a Zn-Mg-Ti alloy by ultrasonic treatment with a Ti ultrasonic radiation rod, and the microstructure, phase structure, mechanical properties, degradation property, and cytotoxicity were systematically investigated
The Zn-3Mg-1Ti alloy was fabricated by ultrasonic treatment with a
Summary
Fabrication and Properties ofZn-3Mg-1Ti Alloy as a PotentialBiodegradable Implant Material.Materials 2022, 15, 940. https://10.3390/ma15030940Academic Editor: Halina KrawiecReceived: 23 December 2021Accepted: 18 January 2022Published: 26 January 2022Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations
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