Table 1.
Mechanical properties of bone and its main structural components: Col fiber and calcium phosphate
| Stiffness/GPa | Toughness (kJ·m−2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Col fiber | 0.1–1 | >10 |
| Calcium phosphate | 100 | <0.1 |
| Bone | 10–20 | 2–7 |
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