Analysis of phase changes in plasma-sprayed Ti-6Al-4V/hydroxyapatite composite coatings by DSC

Authors
Feng, CF Khor, KA Gu, YW Cheang, P
Citation
Cf. Feng et al., Analysis of phase changes in plasma-sprayed Ti-6Al-4V/hydroxyapatite composite coatings by DSC, MATER LETT, 51(1), 2001, pp. 88-93
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
MATERIALS LETTERS
ISSN journal
0167577X → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
88 - 93
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-577X(200110)51:1<88:AOPCIP>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Ti-6Al-4V/hydroxyapatite composites have recently been developed as coating s on biomedical implants. The as-sprayed coatings are usually thermally tre ated in order to induce crystallization. We aim to investigate what phase c hanges take place during such a thermal process. In addition, the temperatu re, activation energy and enthalpy with respect to the phase changes are st udied. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.