Magnesium in maturing synthetic apatite: a Fourier transform infrared analysis

Francoise Apfelbaum, I. Mayer*, C. Rey, A. Lebugle

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Abstract

Synthetic apatites were precipitated in the presence of magnesium and carbonate, at room temperature, and their maturation followed. A crystallinity index for each sample was calculated from Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra. It is shown that there is a synergetic effect between carbonate and magnesium in delaying the increase of the crystallinity index with maturation. Deconvoluted FTIR spectra of these apatites confirmed the presence of an extra band at 620 cm-1. Its evolution is shown and its assignment discussed on the basis of comparison with deuterated samples.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)304-310
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume144
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Dec 1994

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by the Chateaubniand Grant of the French Government and a special fund of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

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