Publication: Characterization of forsterite bioceramics
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2012
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Sara Lee K.Y.
Christopher Chin K.M.
Ramesh S.
Tan C.Y.
Teng W.D.
Sopyan I.
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The present work is on the synthesis of forsterite (Mg2SiO4) powder using talc and magnesium oxide powders as the starting materials followed by a heat treatment process. Sintering behavior and mechanical properties of the forsterite bodies were evaluated from 1200oC to 1500�C. Forsterite phase were detected in samples without any secondary phases at all sintering temperatures. A very high fracture toughness of 4.9MPa.m1/2 and Vickers hardness of 7.1GPa were measured for samples sintered at 1400�C, thus indicating the viability of this ceramic for biomedical application. � (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.
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Forsterite , Fracture toughness , Hardness , Bioceramics , Fracture toughness , Hardness , Magnesium , Magnesium powder , Manufacture , Mechanical properties , Medical applications , Sintering , Biomedical applications , Forsterites , Heat treatment process , Secondary phasis , Sintering behaviors , Sintering temperatures , Olivine