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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2020
Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Adam J. Griebel, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Jeremy E. Schaffer, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Abstract
A magnesium alloy contains a small amount of lithium, zinc, calcium, and manganese. For example, the magnesium alloy may include between 1-5 wt. % lithium, between 0.2-2.0 wt. % zinc, between 0.1-0.5 wt. % calcium, and between 0.1-0.8 wt. % manganese. These alloying elements are all nutrient elements, such that the present alloy can be safely broken down in vivo, then absorbed and/or expelled from the body. Li, Zn, Ca and Mn each contribute to solid-solution strengthening of the alloy. Ca also acts as a grain refiner, while Zn and Ca both form strengthening and corrosion-controlling intermetallic compounds. Optionally, the alloy may also include a small amount of yttrium for added strength and corrosion resistance.