Abstract
A tobermorite/hydroxyapatite composite was prepared by hydrothermal treatment using diatomaceous earth, α-tricalcium phosphate and slaked lime starting materials. The XRD patterns of the composite confirmed that tobermorite and hydroxyapatite were formed after the hydrothermal process. The bending strength of the composite reached a level higher than 9 MPa after the hydrothermal process. The development of the bending strength was due to the formation of tobermorite and hydroxyapatite during the hydrothermal process. The composite had a high specific surface area due to these newly formed crystals.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3291-3293 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 17-18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Jun 30 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Composite material
- Hydrothermal process
- Hydroxyapatite
- Solidification
- Tobermorite
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering