Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate (β-TCP)

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· β-TCP· TCP· Ca₃(PO₄)₂· Vitoss

Beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) is a calcium phosphate ceramic composed of calcium, phosphorus, and oxygen in a 3:2 stoichiometric ratio; it is the thermodynamically stable form of tricalcium phosphate at physiological temperatures. It is widely used in orthopedic and dental applications as a biocompatible bone substitute and scaffold material, where it provides osteoconductive properties and gradually resorbs as new bone forms, making it preferable to non-resorbable ceramics for applications requiring tissue integration. β-TCP is also employed in maxillofacial reconstruction, periodontal treatments, and as a component in composite bone cements; its combination of bioactivity and resorption kinetics offers distinct advantages over hydroxyapatite (which resorbs too slowly) and α-TCP (which sets too rapidly for clinical handling).

orthopedic bone graftsdental implant scaffoldsmaxillofacial reconstructionperiodontal regenerationbiomedical ceramicsbone substitute materials

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Compressive Strength(σc)
22.34
ksi—
Flexural Strength (MOR)(σf)
7.252
ksi—
Young's Modulus(E)
4,786.2
ksinotes
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.1109
lb/in³—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.