The invention relates to a biodegradable alloy, to the production and use thereof, in particular for producing stents and other implants. The invention also relates to implants, preferably stents or bone implants, which comprise the claimed biodegradable alloy. According to the invention, a biodegradable alloy having a high zinc content is provided, said claimed alloy having, in addition to zinc, at least one other metal. The dissolution kinetics of the claimed alloy in vivo is clearly below those of known magnesium alloys, resulting in an extended period of time before the implant dissolves. On the other hand, implants, in particular stents, which comprise the claimed zinc alloy, can display mechanical properties which are clearly higher compared to implants made from pure zinc.
