Abstract
The influence of sintering temperature on densification, microstructure and the mechanical properties of bovine hydroxyapatite (BHA), produced by a calcination method, was investigated. Densification and mechanical properties improved with increasing sintering temperature in the range between 1000°C and 1300°C, with optimum properties being obtained at a sintering temperature of 1200°C. The measured mechanical properties indicate that sintered BHA bodies are interesting biomaterials for further investigation in biomedical applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-115 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2006 |
Keywords
- Bovine hydroxyapatite
- Mechanical properties
- Microstructure
- Sintering