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RESEARCH PRODUCT

ESCA-Analysis of tin compounds on the surface of hydroxyapatite

Heinz DuschnerKarin Schenk-meuser

subject

Materials scienceToothpastebusiness.product_categoryChemical shiftchemistry.chemical_elementMineralogyequipment and suppliesBiochemistryElectron spectroscopychemistry.chemical_compoundstomatognathic systemchemistryDentifriceTinbusinessFluorideNuclear chemistry

description

The formation of tin compounds on the surface of hydroxyapatite, the main crystalline component of teeth, is discussed controversially. SnF2 is used as an anticaries agent in toothpaste preparations. Pure hydroxyapatite (HAP) is treated with extracts of commercially available toothpastes containing tin fluoride and analyzed by electron spectroscopy (ESCA). Survey spectra and depth profiles are recorded. The chemical shifts measured for the HAP samples are compared with those of standard tin compounds. It is concluded that on the surface of hydroxyapatite a mixture of two-valent fluoro-phosphato compounds is formed. SnO is not found in the mixture.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s002160050402