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Mechanical properties of Mg compared to bone and metals.
| Tissue/material | Density (g/cm3) | Ultimate tensile strength (MPa) | Yield strength (MPa) | Elastic modulus (GPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortical bone [70] | 1.8–2.0 | 35–283 | 104.9–114.3 | 5–23 |
| Cancellous bone [70] | 1.0–1.4 | 1.5–38 | — | 10–1570 (MPa) |
| Ti6Al4V [70] | 4.43 | 830–1025 | 760–880 | 114 |
| 316L stainless steel [71] | 8.0 | 450–650 | 200–300 | 190 |
| Pure Mg, annealed [72] | 1.74 | 160 | 90 | 45 |
| WE43 Mg alloy, T6 [73] | 1.84 | 220 | 170 | 44 |
