COMPOSITION AND MICROSTRUCTURE OF ZINC-SUBSTITUTED TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE AND PLASMA BIOCOATING BASED HEREON

Abstract

The structure of zinc-substituted tricalcium phosphate is investigated by IR-spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis. Size and shape of the grains are examined using transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Scanning electron microscopy of plasma coatings based on zinc-substituted tricalcium phosphate is conducted; the chemical composition is analyzed. Data on the adhesion and hydrophilic properties the coatings are obtained.