Characterization of anodic spark-converted titanium surfaces for biomedical applications.
The aim of the present study was to characterize the surface morphology, microstructure and the chemical composition of anodic spark-converted titanium surfaces. The coatings were prepared in an electrochemical cell by the anodic spark deposition technique in an aqueous solution of Ca(H2PO4)2. The coatings were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The properties of the coatings are described in terms of morphology.
Schreckenbach
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Department of Chemistry, Technical University of Chemnitz, D-09107 Chemnitz, Germany.
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Schlottig
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Spencer
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