Sigray Eclipse XRM Featured in Magnesium Alloy Research Published in Materials Letters

We’re excited to announce that Sigray’s Eclipse XRM 3D X-ray microscope was featured in a recent peer-reviewed publication titled “Development and characterization of novel Mg-6Zn-0.6Si-xSn alloys with varying Sn addition”, published in Materials Letters.

In this study, researchers investigated how varying concentrations of tin (Sn) affect the microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium-based alloys, which are promising candidates for biodegradable implant applications. Using a combination of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and advanced 3D X-ray tomography with Sigray’s Eclipse XRM, the team was able to visualize and quantify microstructural changes in unprecedented detail.

The results showed that increasing Sn content led to the formation of Mg₂Sn precipitates, enhancing compressive strength and ductility through both solid solution and precipitation strengthening mechanisms. The Eclipse XRM played a critical role in 3D visualization of these phases, enabling deeper insights into the material’s internal architecture.

We are proud to see Eclipse XRM contributing to innovations in biomedical and structural materials research.

Read the full article:
DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2024.136766