scholarly journals The Synthesis and Physical Properties of Magnesium Borate Mineral of Admontite Synthesized from Sodium Borates

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmi Seyhun Kipcak ◽  
Meral Yildirim ◽  
Sureyya Aydin Yuksel ◽  
Emek Moroydor Derun ◽  
Sabriye Piskin

Magnesium borates are significant compounds due to their advanced mechanical and thermal durability properties. This group of minerals can be used in ceramic industry, in detergent industry, and as neutron shielding material, phosphor of thermoluminescence by dint of their extraordinary specialties. In the present study, the synthesis of magnesium borate via hydrothermal method from sodium borates and physical properties of synthesized magnesium borate minerals were investigated. The characterization of the products was carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopies, and differential thermal analysis and thermal gravimetry (DTA/TG). The surface morphology was examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). B2O3content was determined through titration. The electrical resistivity/conductivity properties of products were measured by Picoammeter Voltage Source. UV-vis spectrometer was used to investigate optical absorption characteristics of synthesized minerals in the range 200–1000 nm at room temperature. XRD results identified the synthesized borate minerals as admontite [MgO(B2O3)3·7(H2O)] with code number “01-076-0540” and mcallisterite [Mg2(B6O7(OH)6)2·9(H2O)] with code number “01-070-1902.” The FT-IR and Raman spectra of the obtained samples were similar with characteristic magnesium borate bands. The investigation of the SEM images remarked that both nano- and microscale minerals were produced. The reaction yields were between 75.1 and 98.7%.

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meral Yildirim ◽  
Azmi Seyhun Kipcak ◽  
Emek Moroydor Derun

Abstract In this study, sonochemical-assisted magnesium borate synthesis is studied from different boron sources. Various reaction parameters are successfully applied by a simple and green method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopies are used to characterize the synthesized magnesium borates on the other hand surface morphologies are investigated by using scanning electron microscope (SEM). The XRD analyses showed that the products were admontite [MgO(B2O3)3 · 7(H2O)] with JCPDS (Joint Committee on Powder Diffraction Standards) no. of 01-076-0540 and mcallisterite [Mg2(B6O7(OH)6)2 · 9(H2O)] with JCPDS no. of 01-070-1902. The results that found in the spectroscopic studies were in a good agreement with characteristic magnesium borate bands in both regions of infra-red and visible. According to SEM results, obtained borates were in micro and sub-micro scales. By the use of ultrasonication, reaction yields were found between 84.2 and 97.9%. As a result, it is concluded that the sonochemical approach is a practicable synthesis method to get high efficiency and high crystallinity in the synthesis magnesium borate compounds.


2019 ◽  
Vol 803 ◽  
pp. 351-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanakit Sirimahasal ◽  
Yutthana Kalhong ◽  
Lida Simasatitkul ◽  
Siriporn Pranee ◽  
Samitthichai Seeyangnok

Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4•2H2O, CSD), gypsum is a by-product in the production of citric acid (citryogypsum). This by-product could neither be exploited nor distributed as a reactant because of its physical properties including those that are not equivalent to natural gypsum. Moreover, the mentioned citrogypsum has been continually increasing environmental problems. Therefore, this research aims at how to recycle gypsum that is synthesized by hydrothermal method at 95oC for 7 hrs under the atmospheric pressure via different solutions (MeOH, EtOH, PrOH, BuOH and Hexane). In order to produce alpha-calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α-CaSO4•0.5H2O, α-CSH) with improved physical properties that will be used for different industries. FT-IR reveals the chemical composition of crystal and the adsorption of methyl group on the surface. Besides, TGA thermogram shows the theoretical crystal water content of CSD and α-CSH 20.9 wt% and 6.2 wt% respectively. The DSC thermogram, shows that endothermic peaks at 151.2 oC and 168.5 oC. There were two steps of loss at 1.5 and 0.5 water molecule respectively. With SEM images of crystal shows the plate-like shape of citrogypsum, while α-CSH shows the hexagonal shape excluding hexane solution. Of all the results, the polarity of solution has an impact on the transition of CSD to α-CSH under this condition.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmi Seyhun Kipcak ◽  
Nil Baran Acarali ◽  
Emek Moroydor Derun ◽  
Nurcan Tugrul ◽  
Sabriye Piskin

Magnesium borate (MB) is a technical ceramic exhibiting high heat resistance, corrosion resistance, great mechanical strength, great insulation properties, lightweightness, high strength, and a high coefficient of elasticity. Zinc borate (ZB) can be used as a multifunctional synergistic additive in addition to flame retardant additives in polymers. In this study, the raw materials of zinc oxide (ZnO), magnesium oxide (MgO), and boric acid (H3BO3) were used in the mole ratio of 1 : 1 : 9, which was obtained from preexperiments. Using the starting materials, hydrothermal synthesis was applied, and characterisation of the products was performed using X-Ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopies. The forms of Zn3B6O12·3.5H2O, MgO(B2O3)3·7(H2O), and Mg2(B6O7(OH)6)2·9(H2O) were synthesised successfully. Moreover, the surface morphology was investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the B2O3content was determined. In addition, the reaction yields were calculated. The results of the B2O3content analysis were in compliance with the literature values. Examination of the SEM images indicated that the obtained nanoscale minerals had a reaction efficiency ranging between 63–74% for MB and 87–98% for ZB. Finally, the fire-retarding properties of the synthesised pure MBs, pure ZBs, and mixtures of MB and ZB were determined using differential thermal analysis and thermal gravimetry (DTA-TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).


2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 3811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Gieroba ◽  
Mikolaj Krysa ◽  
Kinga Wojtowicz ◽  
Adrian Wiater ◽  
Małgorzata Pleszczyńska ◽  
...  

Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy and mapping were applied to the analysis of biofilms produced by bacteria of the genus Streptococcus. Bacterial biofilm, also called dental plaque, is the main cause of periodontal disease and tooth decay. It consists of a complex microbial community embedded in an extracellular matrix composed of highly hydrated extracellular polymeric substances and is a combination of salivary and bacterial proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, nucleic acids, and inorganic ions. This study confirms the value of Raman and FT-IR spectroscopies in biology, medicine, and pharmacy as effective tools for bacterial product characterization.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcel Ionel Popa ◽  
Silvia Pernevan ◽  
Cecilia Sirghie ◽  
Iuliana Spiridon ◽  
Dorina Chambre ◽  
...  

This paper presents the obtaining and the characterization of composites with polypropylene matrix and hemp shives as filler in different ratios and containing poly(propylene)-co maleic anhydride (MAH-PP) 3% wt as compatibility agent. The weathering behavior of the composite enclosing 60% hemp shives, performed after the exposure to UV radiations at different exposure times, was evaluated. The changes in the chemical and morphological structures were investigated by FT-IR and RAMAN spectroscopies and AFM microscopy. The mechanical characteristics of the composites were determined before and after an artificial aging process, and they are within the limits of the values reported for polyolefin-based composites and materials with natural fillers. During the accelerated weathering process, the correlation between the chemical degradation of the main components of the composite and the modification of the mechanical properties after the process of aging has been observed.


2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (01) ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. C. BAIDOC ◽  
I. ARDELEAN

Structural analysis of x Ag 2 O · (100-x)[ B 2 O 3 · As 2 O 3] glass system, with 0 ≤ x ≤ 10 mol%, was performed by means of FT-IR and Raman spectroscopies. The purpose of this work is to investigate the structural changes that appear in the B 2 O 3 · As 2 O 3 glass matrix with the addition and increase of silver ion content. Boroxol rings, pyro-, ortho-, di-, tri-, tetra- and penta-borate groups, structural units characteristic to As 2 O 3 were found in the structure of the studied glasses. FT-IR spectroscopy measurements show that BO 3 units are the main structural units of the glass system. The presence of structural units characteristic to Ag 2 O were not directly evidenced by FT-IR spectroscopy. The Raman analysis leads to similar conclusions as the FT-IR measurements.


Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (18) ◽  
pp. 3132
Author(s):  
Udit Acharya ◽  
Patrycja Bober ◽  
Muhammed Arshad Thottappali ◽  
Zuzana Morávková ◽  
Magdalena Konefał ◽  
...  

Poly(p-phenylenediamine)/montmorillonite (PPDA/MMT) composites were prepared by the oxidative polymerization of monomers intercalated within the MMT gallery, using ammonium peroxydisulfate as an oxidant. The intercalation process was evidenced by X-ray powder diffraction. The FT-IR and Raman spectroscopies revealed that, depending on the initial ratio between monomers and MMT in the polymerization mixture, the polymer or mainly oligomers are created during polymerization. The DC conductivity of composites was found to be higher than the conductivity of pristine polymer, reaching the highest value of 10−6 S cm−1 for the optimal MMT amount used during polymerization. Impedance spectroscopy was performed over wide frequency and temperature ranges to study the charge transport mechanism. The data analyzed in the framework of conductivity formalism suggest different conduction mechanisms for high and low temperature regions.


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