Phase transformations in plasma sprayed hydroxyapatite coatings

C. F. Feng*, K. A. Khor, E. J. Liu, P. Cheang

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

64 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Phase transformations that could take place in an as-sprayed hydroxyapatite (HA) coating during a post heat-treatment process are studied by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The temperatures at which the phase transformations took place and elucidated fundamental understandings about the phase transformations are investigated. HA powder is produced in-house via a wet chemical reaction. When an as-sprayed HA coating is subjected to a thermal treatment in order to restore its crystallinity level, various phase transformations may take place.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)103-109
Number of pages7
JournalScripta Materialia
Volume42
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 17 1999
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Phase transformations in plasma sprayed hydroxyapatite coatings'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this