Table 2 Glass transition temperature (Tg), onset of crystallization temperature (Tx), and working range (∆T) of S53B50, P40B10 and Sr bioactive glasses, as determined by differential thermal analysis (DTA).

From: Effects of Sintering Temperature on Crystallization and Fabrication of Porous Bioactive Glass Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration

Characteristic temperature (°C)

S53B50

P40B10

Sr

Glass transition temperature (Tg ± 2 °C)

510

509

436

Onset of crystallization temperature (Tx ± 2 °C)

672

633

540

Working range (∆T = Tx – Tg ± 4 °C)

162

124

104

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