Table 1.
Sintering programmes for ceramic scaffolds.
Cement type | Heating rate 1 | Sintering plateau 1 | Heating rate 2 | Sintering plateau 2 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mg3(PO4)2 | 120 °C/h | 500 °C, 2 h | 300 °C/h | 1200 °C, 4 h |
Ca3(PO4)2 | 120 °C/h | 500 °C, 2 h | 300 °C/h | 1350 °C, 4 h |