Morphology of as-precipitated and dried powders in the PLZT system

Author(s):  
R. W. Schwartz ◽  
D. A. Payne

High quality ceramic products, such as transparent electro-optic materials, require better control of chemical composition, powder particle size and morphology, than is offered by conventional mixed-oxide ceramic processing methods. Chemical preparation procedures can be used to prepare powders with the required characteristics of controlled size and morphology.Precipitated hydroxides in the PLZT system (lead lanthanum zirconium titanate) were prepared in a constant volume continuous reactor, following a procedure suggested by Murata, which uses nitrate and chloride precursors, and ammonium hydroxide for pH control. After washing with deionized water, the powders were dried by either spray-drying or freeze-drying in liquid nitrogen.

1976 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-139
Author(s):  
D. N. Schulz ◽  
L. E. Calihan ◽  
D. P. Tate

Abstract This paper describes the advantageous cross-fertilization of solution-masterbatch technology and powdered-rubber processing. A nonlatex method has been developed for the preparation of free-flowing solution-SBR powders. The factors affecting powder particle size and morphology have been identified. Optimization of the preparative variables has resulted in dry-blendable solution-SBR powders. As a consequence of a low shear history, the solution-SBR powder blends show distinctive rubber-filler, rheological, and physical properties. For example, unvulcanized solution-SBR powder compounds evince higher molecular weights and lower bound-rubber contents than conventional mixes. Yet, the microscopic filler dispersion of these two types of compounds appears similar. Uncured solution-SBR powder blends also exhibit stiffer rheological behavior than conventional mixes. Furthermore, this stiffness tends to persist in the vuleanizates derived from these powdered compounds. Vulcanizate excellence depends primarily upon fineness of the powder particles and absence of free filler. Conditions have been found which permit the direct ribbon extrusion of tire tread, without prior compacting or milling. Conventional single-screw ribbon- tread extruders are sufficient to produce treads of high quality.


2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Abdolali Fayyaz ◽  
Norhamidi Muhamad ◽  
Abu Bakar Sulong

Abstract This research was focused on mixing of submicron cemented carbide (WC-Co-VC) powder and binder. WC-Co-VC powder particle size and morphology were analyzed by laser diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The WC-Co-VC powder was kneaded with a paraffin wax based binder system. Based on critical solid loading, the feedstock with different solid loadings between 49 to 51 vol.% was prepared. Finally, the flow behavior of different feedstocks was investigated. Morphology of powder revealed that the particles of powder are slightly agglomerated and irregular in shape. The result of mixing indicted that the torque value increases as the solid loading increase from 49 vol.% to 51 vol.%. The feedstock exhibited homogeneity and the powder particles are homogenously coated with binder. The feedstock with solid loading of 51 vol.% is sensitive to temperature and showed high viscosity values. The feedstock with solid loadings of 49 and 50 vol.% had good compatibility and flow characteristics.


1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1997-2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yangsheng Zhang ◽  
Gregory C. Stangle

An important, rather novel procedure for the synthesis of submicron crystalline multicomponent oxide ceramic powders has been studied. The synthesis of CuFe2O4 powder, a ferrite material, has been used as a model system for understanding the synthesis process. The effect of the fuel content, powder packing, and surface heat loss has been investigated in terms of the maximum reaction temperature and reaction period, phase formation, and particle size and morphology. It has been shown that the maximum temperature and reaction period can be tailored to produce different phases. The submicron features of the synthesized powders are indicated by the large surface area values obtained from BET measurement.


RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (18) ◽  
pp. 13331-13340 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. N. Ng ◽  
X. Q. Chen ◽  
K. L. Yeung

Flow-synthesis of mesoporous silica allows deliberate and precise control over the size and shapes and enables the preparation of complex microstructures (i.e., hollow spheres).


2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 683-685
Author(s):  
Cheng Wei Hao ◽  
Bo Lin Wu ◽  
Ji Yan Li

Ammonium aluminium carbonate hydroxide (AACH), with a small quantity of γ-AlOOH, was synthesized through solid-state reaction at room temperature using AlCl3·6H2O and NH4HCO3 as raw materials and polyethylene glycol (PEG-10000) as the dispersant. After calcined at 1100°C for 1.5h, α-Al2O3 powders with primary particle sizes of 20~30nm were obtained. The crystal phase, particle size and morphology of the high-purity ultrafine α-Al2O3 were characterized. The results showed that a small quantity of γ-AlOOH in the AACH decomposed and formed crystal seeds. The presence of crystal seeds reduced the nucleation activation energy and therefore reduced the phase transformation temperature.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1704
Author(s):  
Cynthia N. Hernández-Téllez ◽  
Ana G. Luque-Alcaraz ◽  
Maribel Plascencia-Jatomea ◽  
Hiram J. Higuera-Valenzuela ◽  
Mabeth Burgos-Hernández ◽  
...  

In this research, we conducted a systematic evaluation of the synthesis parameters of a multi-responsive core-shell nanocomposite (Fe3O4 nanoparticles coated by poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) in the presence of chitosan (CS) (Fe3O4@PNIPAM-CS). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to follow the size and morphology of the nanocomposite. The functionalization and the coating of Fe3O4 nanoparticles (Nps) were evaluated by the ζ-potential evolution and Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The nanocomposite exhibited a collapsed structure when the temperature was driven above the lower critical solution temperature (LCST), determined by dynamic light scattering (DLS). The LCST was successfully shifted from 33 to 39 °C, which opens the possibility of using it in physiological systems. A magnetometry test was performed to confirm the superparamagnetic behavior at room temperature. The obtained systems allow the possibility to control specific properties, such as particle size and morphology. Finally, we performed vincristine sulfate loading and release tests. Mathematical analysis reveals a two-stage structural-relaxation release model beyond the LCST. In contrast, a temperature of 25 °C promotes the diffusional release model. As a result, a more in-depth comprehension of the release kinetics was achieved. The synthesis and study of a magnetic core-shell nanoplatform offer a smart material as an alternative targeted release therapy due to its thermomagnetic properties.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 6578
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Jedlińska ◽  
Alicja Barańska ◽  
Dorota Witrowa-Rajchert ◽  
Ewa Ostrowska-Ligęza ◽  
Katarzyna Samborska

This paper discusses the physicochemical properties of powders obtained by spray drying of cloudy beetroot juice, using dehumidified air in variants with or without carriers. The inlet air temperature was 130 °C or 90 °C, and the addition of the carriers was at a ratio of juice to carrier solids of 3:2. In the obtained powders, the following physicochemical properties were determined: water content and water activity, apparent density, loose and tapped density, porosity, flowability, particle size and morphology, and the content and retention of betalains. It was possible to dry cloudy beetroot juice without the use of carriers at low temperatures (90 or 130 °C). The 100% beetroot powders were characterized by satisfactory physicochemical properties, often better than those with carriers (including lower hygroscopicity and higher color saturation and yield). A lower loss of betalains was found for the powders with the addition of carriers. The best process yields were obtained for the powder without carriers at 130 °C and 90 °C.


2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 1550013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urvisha Tarpara ◽  
Poorvesh Vyas ◽  
Mihir J. Joshi

Calcium tartrate finds various applications. In the present study, calcium tartrate nanoparticles were synthesized by wet chemical method using surfactant mediated approach. The powder XRD pattern revealed the typical broadening of peaks indicating the nanostructured nature. The average crystallite size was calculated by applying the Scherrer's formula to powder XRD pattern and was found in the range of 22.8–23.9 nm. The particle size and morphology of the synthesized nanoparticles was confirmed by using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). FTIR spectroscopy was used to confirm the presence of various functional groups. From TGA, it was found that calcium tartrate nanoparticles remained stable up to 120°C and were having two water molecules associated with them. The results are compared with the bulk crystalline materials available in the literature.


2007 ◽  
Vol 336-338 ◽  
pp. 140-142
Author(s):  
Jun Jie Hao ◽  
Xiao Hui Wang ◽  
Shi Yun Lin ◽  
Long Tu Li

Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3 (NBT) is considered to be an excellent candidate for lead-free piezoelectric ceramics. In this study, we propose a hydrothermal method for the preparation of single phase NBT powder at relatively low treatment-temperature. The particle size and morphology of the synthesized powders were examined by SEM. The powders were further pressed into disk and sintered at 1120°C/2h in air, and its properties and microstructure were compared with traditionally prepared samples.


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