Magnesium alloys as medical implant materials necessitate a lower and adjustable corrosion rate for clinical applications.The microstructure and corrosion behavior of AZ31Mn-xEr(x=0.1,0.5,1.2)alloys were systematicall...Magnesium alloys as medical implant materials necessitate a lower and adjustable corrosion rate for clinical applications.The microstructure and corrosion behavior of AZ31Mn-xEr(x=0.1,0.5,1.2)alloys were systematically investigated using optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),combined with Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)analyses.The findings showed that the alloying element Er refined the grain structure during solidification by increasing the nucleation rate and forming a secondary phase of Al_(3)Er with Al.The Er and Mg in the matrix co-oxidize to form a dense MgO/Er_(2)O_(3)composite oxide,preventing the formation of loose magnesium hydroxide/basic magnesium carbonate.The trace alloying element Mn interacts with impurities Fe in the magnesium matrix to form an AlFeMn second phase,reducing micro-galvanic corrosion driving force.Electrochemical testing in a 3.5%NaCl solution demonstrated a marked reduction in corrosion rate from 10.46 mm/a(AZ 31 Mn alloy)to 0.44 mm/a(AZ31Mn-1.2Er alloy).This research offers a reference for searching for corrosion-resistant magnesium alloy and degradable medical magnesium alloy materials.展开更多
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文摘Magnesium alloys as medical implant materials necessitate a lower and adjustable corrosion rate for clinical applications.The microstructure and corrosion behavior of AZ31Mn-xEr(x=0.1,0.5,1.2)alloys were systematically investigated using optical microscopy(OM),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),combined with Tafel polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)analyses.The findings showed that the alloying element Er refined the grain structure during solidification by increasing the nucleation rate and forming a secondary phase of Al_(3)Er with Al.The Er and Mg in the matrix co-oxidize to form a dense MgO/Er_(2)O_(3)composite oxide,preventing the formation of loose magnesium hydroxide/basic magnesium carbonate.The trace alloying element Mn interacts with impurities Fe in the magnesium matrix to form an AlFeMn second phase,reducing micro-galvanic corrosion driving force.Electrochemical testing in a 3.5%NaCl solution demonstrated a marked reduction in corrosion rate from 10.46 mm/a(AZ 31 Mn alloy)to 0.44 mm/a(AZ31Mn-1.2Er alloy).This research offers a reference for searching for corrosion-resistant magnesium alloy and degradable medical magnesium alloy materials.
