Abstract
Biodegradable magnesium-matrix composites have attracted increasing interest for application in implant material fields. In this study, a new type of nano-sized β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)/Mg–3Zn–Ca composite was proposed and produced using a novel melt shearing technology combined with high-pressure die casting (HPDC) process. The effect of the mixing methods on the distribution of β-TCP particles was investigated. Microstructure evolution during solidification process was analysed and the mechanical properties of the composite were also evaluated. Compared with the conventional mechanical stirring, the agglomerate phenomenon of the β-TCP particles in the matrix can be decreased by using the high shear unit and further decreased by melt shearing in the MCAST unit. The results also showed that the main constitutes in the matrix of the β-TCP/Mg–3Zn–1Ca composite are α-Mg and Ca2Mg6Zn3 phase and most of the β-TCP particles are adjacent to the eutectic Ca2Mg6Zn3 phase around the grain boundary. The average Vickers hardness, yield strength (0.2% YS), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), elastic modulus and elongation of as-cast of this composite are 79.0, 125.4MPa, 150.0MPa, 45.3GPa and 2.85%, respectively.
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