Preparation and characterisation of nano-sized beta-tricalcium phosphate with a PS template method
by Chunjie Xia, Xuliang Deng, Yuan-Hua Lin, Ce-Wen Nan
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 37, No. 3/4, 2010

Abstract: Beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) powder has been prepared by a polystyrene (PS) template method. The phase composition and microstructure were investigated systematically. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns reveal that these powders are composed of Ca-deficient apatite (Ca₉HPO₄ (PO₄)₅OH) and β-TCP phases at low calcined temperature. As the calcined temperature increases, only pure β-TCP phase can be observed. Transmission Electron Microscopy images indicate that two different morphologies (i.e., rod-like and spherical shape) of β-TCP particles coexist in the products.

Online publication date: Wed, 03-Feb-2010

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