Abstract

The effect of magnesium and fluoride ions on the precipitation of calcium carbonates and phosphates was studied under conditions favouring a slow spontaneous precipitation. Magnesium ions stabilized the amorphous precipitates of calcium carbonate phosphate and disturbed the crystallization of the apatite. Apatitic precipitates were more poorly-crystallized when formed in the presence of magnesium ions than when formed in their absence. At very low phosphate concentrations magnesium ions enabled the precipitation of large amounts of aragonite beside the calcite. Fluoride ions slightly improved the crystallinity of the precipitated calcium phosphates and decreased their solubility.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.