scholarly journals Structural Investigation of Electrochemically Etched Silicon

1992 ◽  
Vol 283 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Heuser ◽  
S. Spooner ◽  
C. J. Glinka ◽  
D. L. Gilliam ◽  
N. A. Winslow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Correlation Length ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Random Phase ◽  
Particle Size Effect ◽  
Diffraction Measurement ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Peak Broadening ◽  
Microstructural Anisotropy

ABSTRACTSmall-angle neutron scattering (SANS) measurements of four electrochemically etched, porous silicon (PS) samples have been performed over a wide wavevector transfer (Q) range. The intermediate to high Q results can be modeled with a non-particulate, random phase model. Correlation length scales on the order of 1 to 2 nm thought to characterize the PS skeleton have been deduced from the SANS data. The microstructural anisotropy was studied tilting two of the samples with respect to the neutron beam. These samples exhibited an asymmetric scattering pattern at intermediate Q (0.1 ≤ Q ≥ 0.6 nm-1) in this condition. Photoluminescence spectra from all four samples have been recorded as well. A correlation appears to exist between the SANS and photoluminescence measurements. An x-ray diffraction measurement of one sample demonstrates that the PS layer retains the silicon lattice structure. Significant peak broadening is observed that we interpreted as a quasi-particle size effect The PS particle size calculated from the x-ray diffraction measurement is equal to the correlation length obtained in the SANS measurement.

Preparation of LaFeO3 particles by sol-gel technology

1998 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 451-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Vázquez-Vázquez ◽  
P. Kögerler ◽  
M. A. López-Quintela ◽  
R. D. Sánchez ◽  
J. Rivas
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Diffraction Peak ◽  
Gel Formation ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ferromagnetic Component ◽  
Peak Broadening

The study of submicroscopic particles in already known systems has resulted in a renewed interest due to the large differences found in their properties when the particle size is reduced, and because of possible new technological applications. In this work we report the preparation of LaFeO3 particles by the sol-gel route, starting from a solution of the corresponding metallic nitrates and using urea as gelificant agent. Gels were decomposed at 200 °C and calcined 3 h at several temperatures, T, in the range 250–1000 °C. The samples were structurally characterized by x-ray diffraction (XRD) showing that the orthoferrite crystallizes at T as low as 315 °C. From the x-ray diffraction peak broadening, the particle size was determined. The size increases from 60 to 300 nm as the calcination T increases. Infrared spectroscopy was used to characterize gels and calcined samples. From these studies a mechanism for the gel formation is proposed. Study of the magnetic properties of LaFeO3 particles shows the presence of a ferromagnetic component which diminishes as the calcination temperature increases, vanishing at T = 1000 °C.

X-Ray Analysis of Ti3Al Precipitation in Ti-Al Alloys

1974 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 502-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. G. Baggerly
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Al Alloys ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Precipitate Size ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thin Foils ◽  
Peak Broadening ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
The Matrix

AbstractThe effect of temperature on nucleation and growth of Ti3Al precipitates in two Ti-Al alloys was determined using sensitive X-ray diffraction techniques. The X-ray peaks arising from the ordered Ti3Al phase were compared with the fundamental peaks of the matrix. Peak broadening due to particle size resulted from the small Ti3Al precipitates and this was analysed using Fourier methods to determine a mean particle size and particle size distribution. The two alloys used for this investigation were Ti-8.5 wt.% Al and Ti-8%Al-1%Mo-1%V (8-1-1) alloy. The precipitate size in Ti-8.5 wt% Al was considerably more dependent on temperature than the precipitate size in 8-1-1 alloy, achieving a size of 190Å after 20 hrs at 650°C. The solvus temperature for precipitation was the same for both alloys, vis, 675°C to 700°C. These results compare favorably with transmission electron microscopy of thin foils prepared from the same samples.

scholarly journals Mining Wastes of an Albite Deposit as Raw Materials for Vitrified Mullite Ceramics

Minerals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Pedro J. Sánchez-Soto ◽  
Eduardo Garzón ◽  
Luis Pérez-Villarejo ◽  
George N. Angelopoulos ◽  
Dolores Eliche-Quesada
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Phase Evolution ◽  
Particle Size Analysis ◽  
Size Analysis ◽  
Mining Wastes ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Maximum Value

In this work, an examination of mining wastes of an albite deposit in south Spain was carried out using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), particle size analysis, thermo-dilatometry and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and Thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, followed by the determination of the main ceramic properties. The albite content in two selected samples was high (65–40 wt. %), accompanied by quartz (25–40 wt. %) and other minor minerals identified by XRD, mainly kaolinite, in agreement with the high content of silica and alumina determined by XRF. The content of Na2O was in the range 5.44–3.09 wt. %, being associated with albite. The iron content was very low (<0.75 wt. %). The kaolinite content in the waste was estimated from ~8 to 32 wt. %. The particle size analysis indicated values of 11–31 wt. % of particles <63 µm. The ceramic properties of fired samples (1000–1350 °C) showed progressive shrinkage by the thermal effect, with water absorption and open porosity almost at zero at 1200–1250 °C. At 1200 °C, the bulk density reached a maximum value of 2.38 g/cm3. An abrupt change in the phase evolution by XRD was found from 1150 to 1200 °C, with the disappearance of albite by melting in accordance with the predictions of the phase diagram SiO2-Al2O3-Na2O and the system albite-quartz. These fired materials contained as main crystalline phases quartz and mullite. Quartz was present in the raw samples and mullite was formed by decomposition of kaolinite. The observation of mullite forming needle-shape crystals was revealed by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The formation of fully densified and vitrified mullite materials by firing treatments was demonstrated.

scholarly journals Synthesis of magnesium carbonate hydrate from natural talc

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 951-961
Author(s):  
Qiuju Chen ◽  
Tao Hui ◽  
Hongjuan Sun ◽  
Tongjiang Peng ◽  
Wenjin Ding
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Crystal Growth ◽  
Crystal Morphology ◽  
Magnesium Carbonate ◽  
Organic Additives ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Morphological Transformation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbonation Process

AbstractVarious morphologies of magnesium carbonate hydrate had been synthesized without using any organic additives by carefully adjusting the reaction temperature and time during the talc carbonation process. At lower temperatures, magnesium carbonate hydrate was prone to display needle-like morphology. With the further increase of the carbonation temperature, the sheet-like crystallites became the preferred morphology, and at higher aging temperatures, these crystallites tended to assemble into layer-like structures with diverse morphologies, such as rose-like particles and nest-like structure. The reaction time had no effect on the crystal morphology, but it affected the particle size and situation of the crystal growth. X-Ray diffraction results showed that these various morphologies were closely related to their crystal structure and compositions. The needle-like magnesium carbonate hydrate had a formula of MgCO3·3H2O, whereas with the morphological transformation from needle-like to sheet-like, rose-like, and nest-like structure, their corresponding compositions also changed from MgCO3·3H2O to 4MgCO3·Mg(OH)2·8H2O, 4MgCO3·Mg(OH)2·5H2O, and 4MgCO3·Mg(OH)2·4H2O.

Photoluminescence Enhancement of CdS Nanocrystals Fabricated on Dithiocarbamate Functionalized PET Substrates

2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 1511-1515
Author(s):  
Chun Lin Zhao ◽  
Li Xing ◽  
Xiao Hong Liang ◽  
Jun Hui Xiang ◽  
Fu Shi Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Hexagonal Structure ◽  
Diffraction Measurement ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cds Nanocrystals ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Transmission Electron

Cadmium sulfide (CdS) nanocrystals (NCs) were self-assembled and in-situ immobilized on the dithiocarbamate (DTCs)-functionalized polyethylene glycol terephthalate (PET) substrates between the organic (carbon disulfide diffused in n-hexane) –aqueous (ethylenediamine and Cd2+ dissolved in water) interface at room temperature. Powder X-ray diffraction measurement revealed the hexagonal structure of CdS nanocrystals. Morphological studies performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) showed the island-like structure of CdS nanocrystals on PET substrates, as well as energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) confirmed the stoichiometries of CdS nanocrystals. The optical properties of DTCs modified CdS nanocrystals were thoroughly investigated by ultraviolet-visible absorption spectroscopy (UV-vis) and fluorescence spectroscopy. The as-prepared DTCs present intrinsic hydrophobicity and strong affinity for CdS nanocrystals.

scholarly journals Thermal, Structural, and Physical Properties of Freeze Dried Tropical Fruit Powder

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. A. Athmaselvi ◽  
C. Kumar ◽  
M. Balasubramanian ◽  
Ishita Roy
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Average Particle Size ◽  
Average Particle ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tropical Fruit ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Freeze Dried ◽  
Fruit Powder ◽  
Lcr Meter

This study evaluates the physical properties of freeze dried tropical (guava, sapota, and papaya) fruit powders. Thermal stability and weight loss were evaluated using TGA-DSC and IR, which showed pectin as the main solid constituent. LCR meter measured electrical conductivity, dielectric constant, and dielectric loss factor. Functional groups assessed by FTIR showed presence of chlorides, and O–H and N–H bonds in guava, chloride and C–H bond in papaya, and chlorides, and C=O and C–H bonds in sapota. Particle size and type of starch were evaluated by X-ray diffraction and microstructure through scanning electronic microscopy. A semicrystalline profile and average particle size of the fruit powders were evidenced by X-ray diffraction and lamellar/spherical morphologies by SEM. Presence of A-type starch was observed in all three fruits. Dependence of electric and dielectric properties on frequency and temperature was observed.

scholarly journals Low temperature synthesis and characterization of Mn3O4 nanoparticles

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdülhadi Baykal ◽  
Yüksel Köseoğlu ◽  
Mehmet Şenel
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopy ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Low Temperature Synthesis ◽  
Temperature Synthesis ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Peak Broadening ◽  
Mn3o4 Nanoparticles

AbstractHeating hydrous manganese (II) hydroxide gel at 85 °C for 12 hours produces Mn3O4 nanoparticles. They were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The particle size estimated from the SEM and X-ray peak broadening is approximately 32 nm, showing them to be nanocrystalline. EPR measurements confirm a typical Mn2+signal with a highly resolved hyperfine structure.

Determining the C60 molecular arrangement in thin films by means of X-ray diffraction

2011 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 983-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Elschner ◽  
Alexandr A. Levin ◽  
Lutz Wilde ◽  
Jörg Grenzer ◽  
Christian Schroer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Structural Information ◽  
Grazing Incidence ◽  
Test Material ◽  
C60 Fullerene ◽  
Diffraction Measurement ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Molecular Arrangement ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The electrical and optical properties of molecular thin films are widely used, for instance in organic electronics, and depend strongly on the molecular arrangement of the organic layers. It is shown here how atomic structural information can be obtained from molecular films without further knowledge of the single-crystal structure. C60 fullerene was chosen as a representative test material. A 250 nm C60 film was investigated by grazing-incidence X-ray diffraction and the data compared with a Bragg–Brentano X-ray diffraction measurement of the corresponding C60 powder. The diffraction patterns of both powder and film were used to calculate the pair distribution function (PDF), which allowed an investigation of the short-range order of the structures. With the help of the PDF, a structure model for the C60 molecular arrangement was determined for both C60 powder and thin film. The results agree very well with a classical whole-pattern fitting approach for the C60 diffraction patterns.

scholarly journals In-Situ X-ray Diffraction Measurement for Pure Niobium Metal in High Temperature Hydrogen Atmosphere

2006 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 467-472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomonori Nambu ◽  
Nobue Shimizu ◽  
Hisakazu Ezaki ◽  
Hiroshi Yukawa ◽  
Masahiko Morinaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Hydrogen Atmosphere ◽  
Diffraction Measurement ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pure Niobium
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