Characterization of Hydroxyapatite from Bovine Bone by Mechanical Combination Method

Hydroxyapatite is a chemical compound similar to human bone. For implant materials, the needs for hydroxyapatite is increasing. Therefore, sources for cheap hydroxyapatite with abundant availability are needed. Hydroxyapatite can be produced from bovine bone by a combination of mechanical processes. This was done by crushing, boiling and calcining the bovine bone. The calcination process was carried out at a temperature of 1000° C with a time variation of 3 and 6 hours. Characterization was done by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), X-Ray Fluorescence, Scanning Electro Machine and EDX. The obtained bovine bone hydroxyapatite has a content similar to commercial hydroxyapatite. Produced hydroxyapatite has a ratio of Ca and P of 1.61, 1.74 and 1.68. The results of SEM-EDX show the porosity of hydroxyapatite. This result showed how this material can be applied as implant material.