material post:bioglass
Written by tiana May 23rd, 2007
material: bioglass, glass that contains silicon, calcium and sodium oxides. I first heard of bioglass in an article about biojewelry bone rings. Bioglass is a material typically used to replace [...]
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material: bioglass, glass that contains silicon, calcium and sodium oxides.
I first heard of bioglass in an article about biojewelry bone rings.
Bioglass is a material typically used to replace bones. It replicates the structure, and can be sculpted to the relative site of repair. Artist Paddy Hartley and Dr Ian Thompson have been working on producing bioglass castings.
More Information/Pictures Project Facade, Biojewellery Project and Biocompatible Ceramics.
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