Hydroxylapatite

Hydroxylapatite (CAS 1306-06-5), also known as calcium hydroxyapatite and abbreviated as HAP, is the principal mineral constituent of bone and dental enamel.

Where is Hydroxylapatite used?

• Orthopedic and spinal implants: coating on metal prostheses that promotes osseointegration and long-term implant stability
• Dental care: functional alternative to fluoride in toothpastes and remineralization treatments for enamel repair
• Pharmaceutical and biotech: chromatography medium for protein and antibody purification
• Bone graft substitutes and scaffolds: primary structural component, alone or with polymers, supporting cell attachment and tissue ingrowth
• It serves as the reference material for hard tissue repair and regeneration.

Commercial specifications

• Fine white powder in varying particle size distributions
• Synthetic and sintered variants for specific density and porosity requirements