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Rapid coating of Ti6Al4V at room temperature with a calcium phosphate solution similar to 10× simulated body fluid

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 March 2011

A. Cuneyt Tas  and
Sarit B. Bhaduri
A. Cuneyt Tas
Affiliation:
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634
Sarit B. Bhaduri
Affiliation:
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634
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Abstract

In this paper, we report the utilization of high ionic strength (>1100 mM) calcium phosphate solutions in depositing 20–65-μm-thick, bonelike apatitic calcium phosphate on Ti6Al4V within 2–6 h, at room temperature. The super-strength solution used here multiplied the concentrations of calcium and phosphate ions in human plasma or simulated body fluid (SBF) by a factor of ten. The interesting features of the technique are given in the following. First, the solutions did not contain any buffering agents, such as Tris or Hepes. Second, during the process, homogeneous formation of calcium phosphate nano-clusters took place. However, their presence did not adversely affect the coating process. Third, other than simple surface treatments to begin with, no other additional intermediate steps were necessary. The only step needed after the preparation of the solution from reagents is the addition of proper amounts of NaHCO3 to raise the pH to 6.5 prior to the coating procedure. Fourth, there is no CO2 bubbling required, and hence, this is a robust process. Fifth, such a procedure led to a significant enhancement of coating rate enabling the formation in as little as 2–6 h. Coating proceeded with a linear rate. Sixth, the adhesion strength (12 ± 2 MPa) of the present coatings was comparable to coatings produced by soaking in 1.5× SBF solutions over a prolonged period of time, typically two to three weeks. Finally, the carbonate content (8 wt%) and Ca/P molar ratio (1.57) qualify the coating as bonelike.

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CoatingBiomimeticBiomedical
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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 19 , Issue 9 , September 2004 , pp. 2742 - 2749
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2004

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