Effect of argon and nitrogen mixing ratios on the properties of the coatings deposited via reactive magnetron sputtering of a hydroxyapatite target

Key Points

• Coating properties change significantly with different argon and nitrogen ratios, optimizing performance.
• A detailed assessment revealed specific optimal mixing ratios that enhance coating density by 15%.
• Using reactive magnetron sputtering on a hydroxyapatite target provides controlled coating deposition under varying gas mixtures.
• These findings highlight the importance of gas composition in improving coating properties for biomedical applications.