Effect of Plastic Deformation on the Structure and Mechanical Properties of the Zn-4Ag-1Cu Zinc Alloy

It is known that zinc biodegradable alloys are a promising material for producing biomedical implants for orthopedics and vascular stents. Among them, the Zn-Ag-Cu zinc alloy is of special interest due to the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of Ag and Cu. To improve the mechanical properti...

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Main Authors: Elvira Khafizova, Elvira Fakhretdinova, Rinat Islamgaliev, Milena Polenok, Vil Sitdikov, Hakan Yilmazer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/13/4646