Effects of secondary phase and grain size on the corrosion of biodegradable Mg-Zn-Ca alloys

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The bio-corrosion behaviour of Mg-3Zn-0.3Ca (wt.%) alloy in simulated body fluid (SBF) at 37 °C has been investigated using immersion testing and electrochemical measurements. Heat treatment has been used to alter the grain size and secondary phase volume fraction; the effects of these on the bio-corrosion behaviour of the alloy were then determined. The as-cast sample has the highest bio-corrosion rate due to micro-galvanic corrosion between the eutectic product (Mg + Ca2Mg6Zn3) and the surrounding magnesium matrix. The bio-corrosion resistance of the alloy can be improved by heat treatment. The volume fraction of secondary phases and grain size are both key factors controlling the bio-corrosion rate of the alloy. The bio-corrosion rate increases with volume fraction of secondary phase. When this is lower than 0.8%, the dependence of bio-corrosion rate becomes noticeable: large grains corrode more quickly.

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Lu, Y., Bradshaw, A. R., Chiu, Y. L., & Jones, I. P. (2015). Effects of secondary phase and grain size on the corrosion of biodegradable Mg-Zn-Ca alloys. Materials Science and Engineering C, 48, 480–486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2014.12.049

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