Abstract
Hydroxyapatite ceramics with zirconia dispersion from fine powders synthesized hydrothermally were post-sintered at 1000-1300°C under 200 M Pa of argon for 1 h without capsules, after normal sintering in air at 1200°C for 3 h. Densification was most significant with post-sintering at 1200°C. Fracture toughness, Vickers hardness and elastic properties of these materials were investigated. Post-sintering gave twice the K1c value of transparent pure hydroxyapatite ceramics. Vickers hardness and Young's modulus of the ceramics were increased by post-sintering.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-61 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Biomaterials |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1990 Jan |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hydroxyapatite
- mechanical properties
- zirconia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Ceramics and Composites
- Biophysics
- Biomaterials
- Mechanics of Materials