Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) of nanostructured hydroxyapatite and flame-modified hydroxyapatite

K. A. Khor*, L. G. Yu, J. L. Xu, H. Li, P. Cheang

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Abstract

The fabrication of hydroxyapatite (HA) compacts with high density and superior mechanical properties by spark plasma sintering (SPS) was discussed. The nanostructured HA powders comprised of ultrafine, needle-shaped HA crystallite measuring approximately 50×250 nm2. It was observed that low temperature and short sintering duration of the SPS process helped in increasing grain growth. The results show that at sufficient rapid sintering, fine grain structures are obtained through nanostructured HA powder.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Pages240
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
EventTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia
Duration: May 17 2004May 21 2004

Publication series

NameTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress

Conference

ConferenceTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period5/17/045/21/04

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Engineering

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