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GATE 2024 BM – Question 18

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering · Biomaterial Properties · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which composition description corresponds to Bioglass 45S5?

  1. 45 wt% SiO₂ and approximately 5:1 molar Ca:P
  2. 45 wt% hydroxyapatite and 5 wt% SiO₂
  3. 45 wt% hydroxyapatite and 5:1 molar CaO:Ca₃(PO₄)₂
  4. 45 wt% SiO₂ and 5 wt% hydroxyapatite

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Correct answer: (A) 45 wt% SiO₂ and approximately 5:1 molar Ca:P

Explanation

The 45S5 designation identifies a silicate bioactive glass containing forty-five weight percent silica, with its calcium-to-phosphorus molar ratio approximately five. It is not a hydroxyapatite-rich mixture. Therefore A matches the source’s composition description.

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