Abstract
Hydroxyapatite-coated titanium alloy composite powders (Ti-6Al-4V/HA) was produced by a ceramic slurry approach. The aim was to evaluate the stability of the coating when subjected to a physiological mediumsimulated body fluid (SBF). Three consolidation conditions (700°C for 5h, 700°C for 8h and 700°C for 11h) were used in the production of the Ti-6Al-4V/HA composite powders. Results showed that biodissolution followed by apatite precipitation had taken place after soaking in SBF. In addition, it was found that consolidation at 700°C for 5h resulted in a weak mechanical locking of calcium phosphate on the Ti-6Al-4V surfaces; and the formation of small crystallites, which would increase the dissolution rate.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1225-1232 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Biomaterials |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 1 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Bioengineering
- Ceramics and Composites
- Biophysics
- Biomaterials
- Mechanics of Materials
Keywords
- Apatite
- Ceramic slurry approach
- Consolidation
- Dissolution
- Precipitation
- Simulated body fluid (SBF)