Table 2 Atomic % EDX data from cross-sectional TEM as-deposited and 25 kV irradiated samples, confirming drop in Ca/P ratio in modified region of coating. Locations numbers correspond to Figs 4 and 5.

From: Two step porosification of biomimetic thin-film hydroxyapatite/alpha-tri calcium phosphate coatings by pulsed electron beam irradiation

 

Atomic %

Ca

P

O

Ti

As-deposited location 2

36.7

24.7

37.4

1.2

25 kV location 1

34.8

24.7

39.8

0.64

25 kV location 2

28.0

20.1

52.0

0.0

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