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Table 4 Tensile test results of the as-extruded Mg-Zn-Ca alloys

From: Optimization of the clinically approved Mg-Zn alloy system through the addition of Ca

Materials

Yield strength (MPa)

Maximum Strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

2%Zn

153.4 ± 1.2

238.3 ± 0.8

16.2 ± 0.8

0.1%Ca

242.4 ± 4.5

278.8 ± 5.2

26.1 ± 1.6

0.3%Ca

346.2 ± 4.5

338.9 ± 5.6

17.4 ± 0.5

0.1%Ca immersed

239.4 ± 3.6

276.4 ± 5.1

14.3 ± 4.0

0.3%Ca immersed

244.4 ± 10.6

276.9 ±9.6

10.1 ± 2.1