RE: Crystal Equity Research18 May 2023 09:27
Gallium can disrupt the lattice structure of aluminum, making the aluminum more friable and prone to reaction. But the gallium is chemically unchanged – it can be recovered from the aluminum in its elemental form. So if a patient was concerned after seeing a video like this, they could be assured that unless they are made of solid metal, gallium is incapable of “corrosion.” What about metal implants? Gallium only has the ability to disrupt the lattice of a few elements (aluminum, mercury, tin, a few others), none of which are commonly found in biomedical implants.