Microwave sintering of fine grained MgP and Mg substitutes with amorphous tricalcium phosphate: Structural, and mechanical characterization

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In the present study, we investigated microwave sintering of amorphous magnesium-calcium phosphate and magnesium phosphate as two important bioactive biomaterials for the first time. The materials that we have studied are interesting on their own right. With the rapid rise in activities in biodegradable Mg-alloys, researchers all over the world are beginning to develop interest in research in Mg-phosphates as opposed to Ca-phosphates; the latter having reached a plateau. This paper represents the densification aspects of powders. We provide valuable information on crucial role of different ratios of magnesium and calcium. It was not known a priori how effective microwave sintering is in densifying Mg-P and Mg substituted TCP. We report such data in this study.