Published July 15, 1997 | Version v1
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Effect of electron-beam irradiation on water wettability of hydroxy apatites for artificial bone

Creators

  • 1. Tokai University, Kanagawa (Japan). Dept. of Materials Science

Description

The influence of electron-beam irradiation on the wettability of hydroxy apatites (HAP) has been investigated. The wettability was evaluated from the interfacial energy between HAP and water. It was measured by the contact angle of distilled water on HAP. Electron-beam irradiation increases the wettability. Based on the rate process, the influence of electron-beam irradiation on wettability is discussed. Using electron-beam irradiation, we can precisely control the surface condition of HAP. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Materials Science
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
14
Journal Page Range
p. 3637-3639.
ISSN
0022-2461
CODEN
JMTSAS

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
28063164
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY;
Descriptors DEI
APATITES; BONE TISSUES; ELECTRON BEAMS; PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; SURGICAL MATERIALS; WATER; WETTABILITY
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL TISSUES; BEAMS; BODY; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; LEPTON BEAMS; MATERIALS; MEDICAL SUPPLIES; MINERALS; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; PARTICLE BEAMS; PHOSPHATE MINERALS; RADIATION EFFECTS