학술논문
Fabrication and Properties of Zn-3Mg-1Ti Alloy as a Potential Biodegradable Implant Material
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Materials, Vol 15, Iss 3, p 940 (2022)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1996-1944
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.