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Carbonated hydroxyapatites in the presence of F− and Li+ were synthesized. Limited uptake (0.2–1.6 ppm) of Li+ by the apatites was observed, which was proportional to the initially added Li+ and the carbonate concentration of the samples. Fluoride has retarding effect on the Li+ uptake. Li+ causes a decrease in the solubility of carbonated hydroxyapatite.
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Mayer, I., Berger, U., Markitziu, A. et al. The uptake of lithium ions by synthetic carbonated hydroxyapatite. Calcif Tissue Int 38, 293–295 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02556609
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02556609