title: Formation of bone electrets and their charge decay characteristics.
abstract: Thermo electret, electro electret and magneto electret phenomena have been examined for bone, collagen and apatite. It is found that they acquired a saturation charge of about 10(-6) C/cm2--10(-8) C/cm2 when subjected to moderate temperature, electric and high magnetic field treatments. A significant fraction of charge developed is found to be retained in these materials for a period of several months. A possible explantation for the mechanism at work is suggested. A relationship between energy storage and development of bone is perceived.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001031:Apatites; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000502:physiology*; D003094:Collagen; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006041:Goats; D011817:Rabbits; D013696:Temperature; D013977:Tibia / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D001031:Apatites; D003094:Collagen