In vitro evaluation of a novel Mg–Sn–Ge ternary alloy for orthopedic applications

Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys have attracted considerable attention owing to their excellent biodegradable properties biocompatibility. Novel Mg–Sn–Ge ternary Mg were developed as potential materials for orthopedic applications because of alloying elements naturally present in humans. The feasibility these was investigated terms mechanical properties, degradation, cytocompatibility, hemocompatibility. hardness elastic modulus Mg–2Sn–xGe improved significantly by increasing the Ge content. Among all alloys, Mg–2Sn–3Ge alloy displays outstanding evidenced electrochemical tests hydrogen evolution. degradation products detected on corroded surfaces weaken at higher levels. vitro cytotoxicity assay hemolysis test showed that exhibit favorable biocompatibility hemocompatibility, except Mg–2Sn–2Ge alloy.