Preparation of α-tricalcium phosphate ultrafine powders using amorphous calcium phosphate as precursor at low temperature

Yan Bao Li, Dong Xu Li, Xi Zhi Zhang, Zhong Zi Xu

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Abstract

α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) ultrafine powders were prepared by heating amorphous calcium phosphate as precursor at 800°C for 3 h. The α-TCP powders were characterized by XRD, ICP, SEM and TEM. The results show that pure α-TCP powders with nCa/nP ratio of 1.51±0.02, particle size of 100-200 nm and smooth surface were obtained. The possible formation mechanism of α-TCP phase obtained at 800°C was also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)986-989
Number of pages4
JournalChinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
Volume24
Issue number6
StatePublished - Jun 2008

Keywords

  • Amorphous calcium phosphates
  • Heat-treatment
  • α-tricalcium phosphates

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