The bead may optionally be converted to a phosphate or other {HEAD ~ desired phase} by {TAIL ~ hydrothermal treatment} after gelation and prior to sintering 
The bead may optionally be converted to a phosphate or other { HEAD ~ desired phase } by { TAIL ~ hydrothermal treatment } after gelation and prior to sintering
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