Abstract
The processing of commercially available hydroxyapatite powder by atmospheric slip casting is discussed. Powders are heat t reated before use in order to increase the solids loading in suspensions. Mixtures are prepared in an attrition mill. Colloidal stability (as a
function of pH and deflocculant concentration), casting, drying and sintering behaviour are studied. Strength values obtained from baIlon-ring tests on as slip casted and sintered samples are used to optimize this processing route. The maximum strength measured in this way is 177 ± 25 MPa.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Third EURO-Ceramics : vol. 3 : Engineering ceramics : Proceedings of the third European Ceramic Society Conference (THIRD ECerS), held on 12-17 September 1993 at the Madrid Congress & Exhibition Centre, Spain |
Editors | P. Duran, J.F. Fernandez |
Place of Publication | Castellón de la Plana |
Publisher | Faenza Editrice Iberica |
Pages | 61-66 |
ISBN (Print) | 9788487683077 |
Publication status | Published - 1993 |