The influence of sintering temperature on mechanical and microstructural properties of bovine hydroxyapatite

G. Goller*, F. N. Oktar, S. Agathopoulos, D. U. Tulyaganov, J. M.F. Ferreira, E. S. Kayali, I. Peker

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)325-328
Number of pages4
JournalKey Engineering Materials
Volume284-286
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Keywords

  • Bovine hydroxyapatite
  • Mechanical properties
  • Microstructure
  • Sintering

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