Research Article

Surface Characteristics and Bioactivity of a Novel Natural HA/Zircon Nanocomposite Coated on Dental Implants

Table 1

Chemical composition of NHA (XRF results).

CompoundConcentration (w/w %)

Ca75.91
P20.09
Na1.25
F1.20
Mg0.708
Sr0.151
Cl0.200
Si0.150
S0.073
Al0.061
Cu0.056
Zn0.053
Fe0.052
K0.038
Zr0.008

LOI*0.376

Total100

Loss on ignition (1000°C, 2 h).