In-vitro degradation behaviour of WE54 magnesium alloy in simulated body fluid

Walter, R., and Kannan, M. Bobby (2011) In-vitro degradation behaviour of WE54 magnesium alloy in simulated body fluid. Materials Letters, 65 (4). pp. 748-750.

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Abstract

Rare earths containing magnesium alloy, WE54, exhibited a marginally higher in-vitro degradation resistance than that of pure magnesium. Heat-treatment procedure had an influence on the degradation behaviour. However, comparing with AZ91 magnesium alloy the in-vitro degradation resistance of WE54 magnesium alloy was significantly lower, which suggests that the passivating capacity of rare earths is inferior to that of aluminium under in-vitro condition.

Item ID: 15920
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1873-4979
Keywords: magnesium alloys; biomaterials; rare earth; corrosion
Date Deposited: 09 Jun 2011 00:08
FoR Codes: 09 ENGINEERING > 0903 Biomedical Engineering > 090301 Biomaterials @ 100%
SEO Codes: 86 MANUFACTURING > 8611 Basic Metal Products (incl. Smelting, Rolling, Drawing and Extruding) > 861199 Basic Metal Products (incl. Smelting, Rolling, Drawing and Extruding) not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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