In addition to the mechanical, thermal, and surface properties of materials, other physical properties could be important in particular applications of biomaterials. Properties considered in this chapter include electrical, optical, absorption of x-rays, acoustic, ultrasonic, density, porosity, and diffusion.
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(2007). Characterization of Materials — II: Electrical, Optical, X-Ray Absorption, Acoustic, Ultrasonic, etc. In: Biomaterials. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-37880-0_4
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