Setting Mechanism of a CDHA Forming α-TCP Cement Modified with Sodium Phytate for Improved Injectability

A calcium deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA) forming cement with a bimodal grain size distribution, composed of α-TCP and fine grained CDHA at a weight ratio of 9:1, was modified by the addition of sodium phytate (IP6) in variable amounts ranging from 0.25 to 2 wt.%, related to the powder cont...

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Main Authors: Jan Weichhold, Uwe Gbureck, Friedlinde Goetz-Neunhoeffer, Katrin Hurle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/12/13/2098