In:
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Wiley, Vol. 100B, No. 6 ( 2012-08), p. 1535-1544
Abstract:
In this study, a newly developed Mg‐Ca‐Zn alloy for low degradation rate and surface erosion properties was evaluated. The compressive, tensile, and fatigue strength were measured before implantation. The degradation behavior was evaluated by analyzing the microstructure and local hardness of the explanted specimen. Mean and maximum degradation rates were measured using micro CT equipment from 4‐, 8‐, and 16‐ week explants, and the alloy was shown to display surface erosion properties. Based on these characteristics, the average and minimum load bearing capacities in tension, compression, and bending modes were calculated. According to the degradation rate and references of recommended dietary intakes (RDI), the Mg‐Ca‐Zn alloy appears to be safe for human use. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater 100B: 1535–1544, 2012.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1552-4973
,
1552-4981
DOI:
10.1002/jbm.b.v100b.6
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2012
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2130917-6
SSG:
12
