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

Figure 5

Microstructures and mechanical properties of Zn-0.02 Mg wire annealed under different conditions: (a) 100°C-10 min, (b) 150°C-10 min, (c) 200°C-10 min, (d) 250°C-10 min, (e) 100°C-30 min, (f) 150°C-30 min, (g) 200°C-30 min, (h) 250°C-30 min, (i) microhardness, and (j) tensile strength and elongation.