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Synthesis and fabrication of β-tricalcium phosphate (whitlockite) ceramics for potential prosthetic applications

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A novel process is described for preparing dense, polycrystalline tricalcium phosphates. Singleβ-phase compositional integrity is achieved by introducing catalytic amounts of sulphate ion and this pore free material has close to theoretical density. Preliminary mechanical properties include a compression strength of 687 MN m−2 and a tensile strength of 154 MN m−2. The relationship between processing variables and phase composition, microstructure, strength and translucence is described. The material has promise for bone implant applications.

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  1. Sterling-Winthrop Research Institute, 12144, Rensselaer, New York, USA

    M. Jarcho & R. L. Salsbury

  2. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2181, Troy, New York, USA

    M. B. Thomas & R. H. Doremus

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Jarcho, M., Salsbury, R.L., Thomas, M.B. et al. Synthesis and fabrication of β-tricalcium phosphate (whitlockite) ceramics for potential prosthetic applications. J Mater Sci 14, 142–150 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01028337

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