Corrosion process of pure magnesium in simulated body fluid

Yong Wang, Mei Wei, Jiacheng Gao, Jinzhu Hu, Yan Zhang

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Abstract

The chemical and physical processes of magnesium in simulated body fluid (SBF) were investigated. The corrosion rate of magnesium was measured after 3, 5, 7, 14 and 21 days of immersion, respectively. It was found that the corrosion rate decreased with increasing immersion time, while the pH of SBF changed inversely. Network-like cracks and pits were the main damages resulting from corrosion, and the localized buildup of chloride ions was the major cause of pit formation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2181-2184
Number of pages4
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume62
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - May 15 2008
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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