Production and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite-Zirconia Composites

Ozmen M., Akin I., Marsoglu M.

HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIALS AND PROCESSES, cilt.31, sa.6, ss.749-753, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1515/htmp-2012-0006
  • Dergi Adı: HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.749-753
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Hydroxyapatite (HA) ceramics are used extensively in different medical applications, such as biomaterial for repair or replacement of bone tissues since it resembles mineral component of bone and teeth. However, HA exhibits low fracture toughness due to its lack of strength and brittleness, thereby providing an obstacle to its application in implants that must withstand to high loads. In this study, HA was synthesized from human teeth by using a single calcinations method. Hydroxyapatite powders were mixed with different amounts of zirconia. The composites were sintered at different temperatures and characterized in terms of mechanical properties and the optimum sintering temperature was determined for good mechanical properties.