Dicalcium pyrophosphate cement: Effect of liquid composition

L. M. Grover*, D. F. Farrar, C. Ansell, U. Gbureck, A. J. Wright, J. E. Barralet

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Abstract

A cement setting to form a matrix containing dicalcium pyrophosphate (DCPP) that has clinically relevant setting time and strength was developed. The effect of liquid composition on the compressive strengths, setting times and DCPP content of the cement was also investigated. Increases in the pyrophosphoric acid concentration of the acid component resulted in increases in the compressive strength of the cement, with a maximum of ∼10 MPa when using 36 wt% of the pyrophosphoric acid. Inspection of a cement fragment showed that the DCPP was distributed homogeneously throughout the cement matrix rather than coating the material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2004
EventTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 17 May 200421 May 2004

Publication series

NameTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress

Conference

ConferenceTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period17/05/0421/05/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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