The low-modulus medical near-β titanium alloy, Ti-26Nb-4Zr-4Sn-1Mo-1Ta, can achieve an exceptionally low elastic modulus (36.6 GPa) through cold rolling, which showed promise as a next-generation material for orthopedic implants. However, subsequent testing revealed that the corrosion resistance of this alloy matrix is inferior to that of conventional commercial titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V and pure Ti), which significantly limits its long-term stability in the human body. Therefore, improving its corrosion resistance has become a critical issue that must be addressed. In this study, we investigated the effects of rare earth elements scandium (Sc) and yttrium (Y) on the mechanical and corrosion properties of the Ti-26Nb-4Zr-4Sn-1Mo-1Ta alloy. The addition of scandium refines the grain size, suppresses the martensitic transformation, lowers the elastic modulus, enhances corrosion resistance, and induces superior superelastic behavior in the matrix. In contrast, yttrium increases strength and corrosion resistance but has no significant effect on the martensitic transformation, resulting in an increased elastic modulus. These findings indicate that scandium is an effective alloying element for achieving low modulus, high strength, and exceptional corrosion resistance. This study provides new insights for achieving even lower elastic modulus and improved corrosion resistance in future low-modulus biomedical alloys.
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