Table 3 Electrochemical parameters and corrosion rates obtained by polarization and immersion testing
From: Optimization of the clinically approved Mg-Zn alloy system through the addition of Ca
Materials | Corrosion potential (V) | Corrosion density (μ A/cm2) | Polarization (mm/y) | Immersion (mm/y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
P-Mg | − 1.59 | 14 | 0.32 | 0.103 |
2%Zn | −1.44 | 4.4 | 0.10 | 0.064 |
0.1%Ca | −1.49 | 4.9 | 0.11 | 0.095 |
0.3%Ca | −1.62 | 17 | 0.39 | 0.172 |