A STUDY OF LOW TEMPERATURE SINTERED Mg–Mn NANO-FERRITES

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (01) ◽  
pp. 125-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. SHARMA ◽  
P. MATHUR ◽  
N. SHARMA ◽  
A. SHARMA ◽  
A. THAKUR ◽  
...  

In the present study, Mg x Mn 1–x Fe 2 O 4 series of ferrites with x = 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 and 0.9 were prepared by the citrate precursor technique. One set of samples was subjected to normal and the other to hot-pressed technique. Microstructural properties were studied with the help of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for both sets of samples. Hot pressing of Mg – Mn ferrites results in an improvement of their magnetic and micro-structural properties, as it simultaneously controls grain growth and porosity. Hot pressing of Mg – Mn ferrites, however, results in deterioration of their dc resistivity. The cation distribution has been studied by X-ray analysis and magnetization. The variation of saturation magnetization and Curie temperature with increasing concentration of Mg 2+ ions can be explained on the basis of cation distribution and Neel two sublattice models. Possible mechanisms, models and theories contributing to these results have been discussed.

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 1005-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peyala Dharmaiah ◽  
C.H. Lee ◽  
B. Madavali ◽  
Soon-Jik Hong

AbstractIn the present work, we have prepared Bi2Te3nanostructures with different morphologies such as nano-spherical, nanoplates and nanoflakes obtained using various surfactant additions (EG, PVP, and EDTA) by a hydrothermal method. The shape of the nanoparticles can be controlled by addition of surfactants. The samples were characterized by x-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It is found that the minority BiOCl phase disappears after maintained pH at 10 with EG as surfactant. SEM bulk microstructure reveals that the sample consists of fine and coarse grains. Temperature dependence of thermoelectric properties of the nanostructured bulk sample was investigated in the range of 300-450K. The presence of nanograins in the bulk sample exhibits a reduction of thermal conductivity and less effect on electrical conductivity. As a result, a figure of merit of the sintered bulk sample reached 0.2 at 400 K. A maximum micro Vickers hardness of 102 Hv was obtained for the nanostructured sample, which was higher than the other reported results.


Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Rutkowski ◽  
Jan Huebner ◽  
Adrian Graboś ◽  
Dariusz Kata ◽  
Dariusz Grzybek ◽  
...  

In this study, the influence of the addition of rare earth oxides on the phase composition and density of KNN piezoelectric ceramics was investigated. The initial powders of Na2CO3 and K2CO3 were dried at 150 °C for 2 h. Then, a powder mixture for synthesis was prepared by adding a stoichiometric amount of Nb2O5 and 5 and 10 wt % overabundance of Na2CO3. All powders were mixed by ball-milling for 24 h and synthesized at 950 °C. The phase composition of the reaction bed was checked by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD). It had an appearance of tetragonal and monoclinic K0.5Na0.5NbO3 (KNN) phases. Then, 1 and 2 wt % of Er2O3 and Yb2O3, were added to the mixture. Green samples of 25 mm diameter and 3 mm thickness were prepared and sintered by hot pressing at 1000 °C for 2 h under 25 MPa pressure. The final samples were investigated via scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), XRD, Rietveld, and ultrasonic methods. Phase analysis showed tetragonal and orthorhombic KNN phases, and a contamination of (K2CO3·1.5H2O) was present. The obtained KNN polycrystals had a relative density above 95%. Texturing of the material was confirmed as a result of hot pressing.


2010 ◽  
Vol 660-661 ◽  
pp. 692-696 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Silva ◽  
J.N.F. Holanda

Aluminous electrical porcelains are used in the production of materials of high voltage insulators. The microstructure plays an important role in the performance of electrical porcelain. On the other hand, the porcelain materials undergo a series of physical and chemical transformations during firing. This makes the understanding of their microstructures rather complex. In this work was studied the microstructural development of electrical porcelain containing up to 35 wt.% of ornamental rock waste. The pieces ceramics were pressed at 50 MPa and sintered at 1300 °C. The porcelain pieces were characterized via X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The results indicate that the presence of the ornamental rock waste influenced the microstructural development of the pieces of electrical aluminous porcelain.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 5845-5850
Author(s):  
B. Uzbas ◽  
A. C. Aydin

The effects of using different ratios of silica fume on the mechanical and microstructural properties of hardened cement paste and concrete were investigated in this study. Portland cement was replaced with 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% silica fume (SF) by weight. Microstructural properties of obtained samples were investigated by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The XRD analysis showed that the ratio of calcium hydroxide (CH), which is produced by hydration, decreases depending on the concrete age and the amount of silica fume. The SEM analysis showed that the use of silica fume decreases gaps and calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) which is also a hydration production. Silica fume content of up to 15% improved the observed mechanical and microstructural properties of concrete. At the optimum value of 15%, improvement in the paste was observed due to the filler effect and the reaction between the silica fume and calcium hydroxide, leading to a reduction in calcium hydroxide in the concrete.


2014 ◽  
Vol 353 ◽  
pp. 137-142
Author(s):  
V.A. Bykov ◽  
T.V. Kulikova ◽  
K.Yu. Shunyaev ◽  
A.B. Shubin

The thermal and microstructural properties of five copper-gallium-tin alloys (Cu-Ga-Sn) and two important intermetallic compounds Cu3Sn and CuGa2 have been investigated by dilatometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) and X-ray diffraction. The temperature dependence of thermal expansion and coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) were obtained.


Cerâmica ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (360) ◽  
pp. 409-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. H. da Silva Filho ◽  
L. Bieseki ◽  
A. R. da Silva ◽  
A. A. B. Maia ◽  
R. A. S. San Gil ◽  
...  

Abstract The synthesis of zeolite A employing kaolin waste from paper coating was studied. The kaolin waste was pre-treated at 550 to 800 ºC. For comparison purposes, a sample of zeolite A was also prepared using the IZA procedure. The materials were characterized by 27Al MAS NMR, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy using a microprobe. Pretreatment was necessary, and the best temperatures were between 600 and 700 ºC. The zeolite A formation was observed in all the prepared materials, reaching 52% crystallinity. On the other hand, the sodalite phase and amorphous materials were also formed.


2011 ◽  
Vol 361-363 ◽  
pp. 2012-2015
Author(s):  
Chang Yun Chen ◽  
Feng Zhou ◽  
Chun Hua ◽  
Zhao Hui Li ◽  
Huan Pang

A facile hydrothermal method without any templates has been developed for the preparation of α- Fe2O3nanocubes and hollow spheres. The as-synthesized products is then characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM). The nanocubes have extraordinary unity and we can anticipate its unique magnetic characteristic. On the other hand, the hollow sphere structure has a promising future in the application as carriers for targeting drug delivery. In our opinions, the method is not only very simple, but also is very friendly to the environment.


Author(s):  
A.J. Stavros

Abstract Two different W-Co-C powders were used in three deposition devices, the Super D-Gun, Jet Kote, and JP-5000 to produce coatings for laboratory immersion tests in molten zinc and %55Al-Zn. Resistance was evaluated as time to failure. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction were used to characterize the structures ssid failure mechanism. All coatings were found to fail when the molten metal breached the coating thickness at weak spots and spread out over the underlying interface to lift the coating away from the underlying 316L substrate. These weak spots were "pits" on one Super D-Gun coating (the most resistant coating) and cracks on all the other coatings. No diffusion of zinc through the tungsten carbide coatings was observed.


Author(s):  
Mahmoud Chemingui ◽  
Chahida Mnasri ◽  
Christelle Nivot ◽  
Arnaud Tricoteaux ◽  
Yannick Lorgouilloux ◽  
...  

Abstract A new nanocrystalline Fe71B23Nb6 alloy powder was prepared by mechanical alloying. The phase transformation and morphological and microstructural properties of the as-prepared alloy were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, laser granulometry, and X-ray diffraction with respect to the milling time (0- 200 h). During the milling process, it was observed that the dissolution of Nb and B atoms into the Fe matrix formed solid solutions of Fe (Nb), Fe (B), Fe23B6, Fe2B, and Fe (Nb, B). Moreover, the insertion of B atoms into the Nb network generated the Nb (B) phase. Furthermore, the minimum crystallite size was measured as approximately 1 nanometer. In addition, the dislocation density gradually increased with the extension of the milling time, and the crystallization of the partially amorphous phase occurred after 200 h of milling.


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