Mechanical Properties and Degradation Behaviors of Zn-xMg Alloy Fine Wires for Biomedical Applications

Figure 3

Microstructures of as-extruded Zn and Zn-xMg alloys: (a) Zn, (b) Zn-0.02 Mg, (c) Zn-0.05 Mg, and (d) Zn-0.2 Mg; microstructures of as-drawn Zn and Zn-xMg alloys: (e) Zn, (f) Zn-0.02 Mg, (g) Zn-0.05 Mg, and (h) Zn-0.2 Mg.

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