abstract |
A magnesium alloy, comprising: n Y: 0.5-10 Zn: 0.5-6 Ca: 0.05-1 Mn: 0-0.5 Ag: 0-1 Ce: 0-1 Zr: 0-1 or Si: 0-0.4, nwherein the amounts are based on weight-percent of the alloy and Mg, and manufacturing-related impurities constitute the remainder of the alloy to a total of 100 weight-percent. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing such an alloy and a biodegradable implant formed therefrom. |