| Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 808 pages ): illustrations |
| Series |
De Gruyter STEM |
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De Gruyter STEM.
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| Contents |
Positioning of magnesium -- Mg-based alloys -- Mg-based composites, glassy materials and intermetallics -- Physical metallurgy -- Synthesis and casting -- Thixotechnology -- Heat treatment and strengthening -- Formability -- Forming and product forms -- Joining -- Hydrophobicity and wettability -- Surface modifications -- Basic properties -- Superelasticity and superplasticity -- Nonmedical applications -- Biological behaviors -- Biocorrosion and biodegradation -- Biomedical applications -- Future perspectives |
| Summary |
The book provides an introduction to the topic of magnesium materials for biomedical applications. Additional to the background on magnesium's physical, chemical and mechanical properties, areas of use, related diseases and pathways for biodegradation will be discussed. Also, an outlook of the future of magnesium material applications will be provided |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record |
| Subject |
Magnesium.
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Chemistry, Technical.
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Biomedical engineering.
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Magnesium -- Industrial applications
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magnesium.
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biomedical engineering.
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Biomedical engineering.
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Chemistry, Technical.
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Magnesium.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783110676945 |
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311067694X |
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