Table 4.
Crystallographic parameters of HA powder and HA coating (12 spray runs). (The pattern obtained with Rietveld refinement of a HA coating is given as supportive material).
| Space group: P63/m | HA-powder | HA-coating |
|---|---|---|
| a (Å) | 9.4157(2) | 9.4107(2) |
| c (Å) | 6.8865(2) | 6.8748(2) |
| Crystallites size (µm) | 0.4025(171) | 0.2030(67) |
| Microstrain (rms) | 0.00058(2) | 0.00099(2) |
| Rexp (%) | 5.47 | 6.00 |