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Effect of Mn Content on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Corrosion Behavior of Mg-Zn-Gd-Y Alloy

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Based upon its excellent biocompatibility, manganese (Mn) was used as an alloying element in extruded Mg-2Zn-0.5Gd-1Y Mg alloy for biomedical applications. Besides microstructural evaluation, mechanical and corrosion properties and biocompatibility of the Mg-Zn-Gd-Y-Mn alloys have been investigated by microscopic, tensile and corrosion analyses. Microscopic analysis has revealed the effect of Mn addition prior to extrusion of Mg-2Zn-0.5Gd-1Y grains, which was observed to be refined. Furthermore, the mechanical testing indicated the enhancement of tensile strength up to 265 MPa with 20.5% elongation. The chemical degradation analyses indicated that the Mn addition has effectively reduced the corrosion rate by increasing the corrosion potential of Mg alloys in Hank’s solution, which mainly refers to the inhibitory effect of Mn on the reduced precipitation of the Mg-2Zn-0.5Gd-1Y phase. As a result, the formation of Mg (OH)2, calcium and magnesium phosphates with small amounts of Zn, Y and Mg salts, generated after corrosion, form a dense protective layer on the surface of the Mg-alloy, which further protects from surface erosion. The cytotoxicity test has shown that magnesium alloy did not have cell toxicity, showing good cytocompatibility.

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Li, J., Liu, C., Wang, Z. et al. Effect of Mn Content on Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, and Corrosion Behavior of Mg-Zn-Gd-Y Alloy. J. of Materi Eng and Perform (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08695-7

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