New Solid-Solutions of Substitution Strontium (Sr) for Lead (Pb) in Apatite Structure

Abstract

Strontium substitution for lead in Pb(8-x)SrxNa2(PO4)6 was analyzed using XRD, SEM, and Rietveld refinement techniques. All samples were synthesized using ceramic and semi-ceramic technologies. Pure apatite was formed in the composition from x=0.00 up to x=2.75. The results indicate that the samples’ collected compositions agree with the values calculated.