Research Article

Fe and Fe-P Foam for Biodegradable Bone Replacement Material: Morphology, Corrosion Behaviour, and Mechanical Properties

Table 3

Mechanical properties of the manufactured Fe, Fe-P(I), and Fe-P(II) foams.

MaterialYield strength [MPa]
Rp 0.2 [MPa]
Elastic modulus [MPa]Hardness HV 0.01

Fe1.1 ± 0.1915.3 ± 2.7968 ± 13.0
Fe-P(I)1.2 ± 0.3815.9 ± 2.91133 ± 35.5
Fe-P(II)2.1 ± 0.3022.4 ± 6.80278 ± 80.7