| Abstract Scope |
Mg based alloys are increasingly being studied owing to its low density, recyclability and high strength to weight ratio making it as an excellent choice for aerospace, automotive, electronics and biomedical applications. The present study deals with the investigation of microstructural characterization, deformation and corrosion behaviour of gravity cast and wrought Mg-Zn-Si-xSn alloys (x=0, 1, 2 wt%). Previous studies have shown that casting Zn, Si & Sn with Mg forms biocompatible and biodegradable alloys. These alloys contain second phase particles, which are expected to affect the deformation and corrosion behaviour significantly, the extent of which will depend upon the individual characteristic and distribution of these particles in the alloy. In this work, we have studied the variation in the mechanical properties as an effect of Tin addition under as-cast and wrought conditions. Corrosion response of these alloys has been investigated to check for its biocompatibility and biodegradability. |