Abstract
The enhancement of apatite formation ability of the alkali-heat treated titanium using pre-calcification was presented. The samples subjected to alkali-treatment or alkali-heat treatment and pre-calcification were soaked in simulated body fluid for 4 days. The surface chemical analysis after pre-calcification was carried out with energy dispersive spectroscopy. Results indicated that pre-calcification could enhance the bioactivity of alkali-treated or alkali-heat treated titanium, without destroying the graded structures.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1665-1667 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Materials Science Letters |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 23 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 2003 |
| Externally published | Yes |