Powders of lead alkali apatites with formula Pb8M2(PO4)(6) (M = Ag, Na) wer
e prepared by using the solid state method. Infrared (4000-350 cm(-1)) and
Raman (1200-25 cm(-1)) spectra of these samples were recorded at room tempe
rature and analyzed. Fundamental vibrational modes were identified and band
assignments were made in comparison with the Calcium hydroxyapatite Ca-10(
PO4)(6)(OH)(2). (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.