| abstract |
The invention relates to a biodegradable, bioactive and biocompatible glass composition, comprising: SiO 2 65-75wt-%, Na 2 O 12-17wt-%, CaO 8-11wt-%, MgO 3-7wt- %, P2O5 0.5-2.5wt- %, B2O3 1-4wt- %, K2O>0.5wt - %-4wt-%, SrO 0-4wt-%, and Al The total content of 2 O 3 and Fe 2 O 3 is at most 0.3 wt-%. The present invention also relates to glass fibers comprising the glass composition and the use of the glass fibers in medical and non-medical applications. |