Corrosion behavior of magnesium alloys in biomedical environments

A. Eliezer, F. Witte

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Abstract

High rates of degradation in corrosive media represent the Achilles heel of Mg alloys, which hinders their applications in various areas, particularly in prosthetics. We present an investigation of the degradation behavior of magnesium alloy AZ91D and AM50 in different solutions that simulates bodily fluids. The degradation rate is shown to be significantly reduced by different Al contents in the alloy. Furthermore, the corrosive solutions containing protein influenced on the oxidation behavior of the studied alloys.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCorrosion, Processes and Advanced Materials in Industry
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages17-20
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0878492895, 9780878492893
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd (Israel) International Conference Corrosion, Advanced Materials and Processes in Industry - Beer-Sheva, Israel
Duration: 29 May 200731 May 2007

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume95
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference3rd (Israel) International Conference Corrosion, Advanced Materials and Processes in Industry
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityBeer-Sheva
Period29/05/0731/05/07

Keywords

  • Bio-film
  • Bioreactor
  • Electrochemistry
  • Magnesium alloys

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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