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Sergey V. Dorozhkin

Markell Industrial Group, Kudrinskaja sq. 1–155, 123242 Moscow D-242, Russia

J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (5), p 713

DOI: 10.1021/ed083p713

Publication Date (Web): May 1, 2006

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

This article describes the general importance of calcium phosphates for human beings. The basic information on the structure and chemical properties of the biologically relevant calcium phosphates is summarized. Basic facts on the natural occurrence and the industrial use of natural calcium phosphates are discussed. Fundamental details on the presence of calcium phosphates in major calcified tissues (bones and teeth) of humans and mammals, as well as on biomaterials made of calcium phosphates are discussed. The article will be of value for chemistry teachers for expansion of their general background and point the students' attention to the rapidly growing topic of bone-substituting biomaterials.

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First-Year Undergraduate / General

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Applications of Chemistry

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