Figure 9From: In vitro corrosion of ZEK100 plates in Hank's Balanced Salt Solution Schematic diagram of the reactions on the surface of the magnesium alloy. a) The galvanic reaction between magnesium and H2O, b) the formation of the magnesium hydroxide film on the surface, c) the transformation of Mg(OH)2 into soluble MgCl2, d) the formation of hydroxyapatit on the surface due to consumption of Ca2+ and PO4 3-.Back to article page