Abstract:
Hydroxylapatite ceramic compacts were prepared by the gelcasting process.The effects of monomer,initiator,catalyst,content of solid in slurry and drying technique on the properties of hydroxylapatite ceramic compacts were investigated in details.The physical properties and micro structure of hydroxylapatite ceramic compacts prepared by different processes were also investigated.The results showed that the gelcasting process is appropriate for preparing hydroxylapatite ceramic compacts with complex shape and high flexural strength(50MPa).