Synthesis, Structural Characterization, Degradation Rate, and Biocompatibility of Magnesium-Carbonate Apatite (Mg-Co₃Ap) Composite and Its Potential as Biodegradable Orthopaedic Implant Base Material

Table 3

Results of the second direct contact test.

Specimen	Cell viability (%)
Control media with cells only	87.5
Pure magnesium	0.000
Mg-5CA (milling time of 5 hours)	0.000
Mg-10CA (milling time of 5 hours)	66.667
Mg-15CA (milling time of 5 hours)	0.000

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