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 increased over increasing sintering temperature in the range between 1000°C and 1300°C, and there are evidences of optimum sintering temperature at 1200°C. The measured mechanical properties indicate sintered BHA-bodies as interesting biomaterials for further investigation in biomedical applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 325-328 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Key Engineering Materials |
Volume | 284-286 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Bovine hydroxyapatite
- Mechanical properties
- Microstructure
- Sintering