scholarly journals Characterization of Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2 glass-ceramics produced from a Brazilian spodumene concentrate

Cerâmica ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (375) ◽  
pp. 366-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. B. Rebouças ◽  
M. T. Souza ◽  
F. Raupp-Pereira ◽  
A. P. Novaes de Oliveira

Abstract Glass-ceramics in the LAS (Li2O-Al2O3-SiO2) system with high thermal shock resistance were successfully obtained using Brazilian spodumene concentrate as the main raw material (80-70 wt%). Two compositions (Li2O.Al2O3.nSiO2) were produced with n= 2 and 4, near to the stoichiometric compositions of β-eucryptite and β-spodumene. The characteristic temperatures of parent glasses were determined by contact dilatometry, differential scanning calorimetry and heating microscopy. The crystallization mechanism and the effect of the nucleating agent (TiO2.2ZrO2) required to promote volume crystallization in the parent glasses were investigated. Microstructural and structural changes with temperature were also evaluated by optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The obtained glass-ceramics presented coefficients of thermal expansion between -0.370x10-6 and 4.501x10-6 °C-1 in the 22 to 700 °C range.

2014 ◽  
Vol 989-994 ◽  
pp. 305-307
Author(s):  
Zhao Xia Hou ◽  
Hang Xin Li ◽  
Shao Hong Wang ◽  
Mei Han Wang ◽  
Xiao Dan Hu

Transparent oxyfluoride tellurite glass-ceramics containing CaF2 nanocrystals were prepared by high temperature melting method. The glass-ceramics were characterized by Differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope, respectively. The results showed that the CaF2 nanocrystals were spherical and the average size was found to be 60 nm.


MRS Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (61) ◽  
pp. 3845-3850
Author(s):  
Jorge López-Cuevas ◽  
Juan C. Rendón-Angeles ◽  
José L. Rodríguez-Galicia ◽  
Carlos A. Gutiérrez-Chavarría

AbstractGlasses and glass-ceramics of the system Diopside [D, CaMgSi2O6] - Fluorapatite [FAp, Ca5(PO4)3F] were synthesized and characterized. The studied theoretical phase compositions were (wt%): 1) 70% D-30% FAp, 2) 60% D-40% FAp and 3) 80% D-20% FAp. The glass-ceramics were synthesized by isothermal treatment of the corresponding parent glasses at either 800, 900 or 1000 °C, with holding times of either 30 min, 2 h or 5 h at high temperature. The in vitro bioactivities of all materials were tested in Kokubo’s Simulated Body Fluid (SBF), for 21 days at pH = 7.4 and 37 °C. All materials were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM/EDS). In all cases, the in vitro bioactivity increased with decreasing crystallization degree in the materials, which was likely due to an inhibitory effect of the structural changes occurring during thermal treatment of the glasses. This was more accentuated for long thermal treatments. After 21 days of soaking in the SBF, an apatite-like surface layer, with a Ca/P molar ratio close to 1.67, was formed in the case of the parent glass of composition 2. This was attributed to an enhancing effect of so-called “phase separation” phenomenon that took place during the synthesis of that particular glass. Lastly, the MgO content of the glasses made no clear difference on their in vitro bioactivity.


2013 ◽  
Vol 543 ◽  
pp. 476-478
Author(s):  
Eirini Varouti

The aim of this study is to contribute to a better understanding of the properties, structure and crystallization process of the amorphous Fe-based ribbon with the following chemical compositions: Fe80SixB20-x (x=5,6,8) and Fe75Si15B10. Thermal analysis, including Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Magnetic-Thermogravimetric Analysis, were used to shed light in the thermal stability and structural changes taking place during the transformation from the amorphous state to the crystalline state. The arising microstructure was observed via X-ray diffraction. Finally, Magnetic Barkhausen Noise measurements took place so as conclusions to be derived relevant to the dependence between the parameters of the Magnetic Barkhausen Noise and the chemical composition of the amorphous ribbons.


e-Polymers ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matko Erceg ◽  
Dražan Jozić

Abstract Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/Cloisite25A (PHB/25A) nanocomposites were prepared by solution-intercalation method. The intercalation of PHB chains between the layers of Cloisite25A was observed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and non-isothermal thermogravimetry (TG) analysis were performed to study the thermal properties, crystallization and the thermal degradation of the prepared nanocomposites. DSC analysis indicates that Cloisite25A acts as a nucleating agent and increases the crystallization rate of PHB, but due to intercalation reduces its overall degree of crystallinity. TG analysis shows that addition of Cloisite25A enhances the thermal stability of PHB.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiasmim R. Gualberto ◽  
Ronie S. Lopes ◽  
Fernanda A. N. G. da Silva ◽  
Etyene Schnurr ◽  
Edgard Poiate Junior ◽  
...  

In this work, glass-ceramics were produced with mechanical and physical properties, using recycled glass powder from windshields as raw material. The glass powder was formed and sintered at temperatures 600, 650, 700, 750, and 800°C. Pieces were also produced with the addition of niobium oxide to the glass powder. The flexural strength and the Archimedes density of the produced parts were determined. The reliability of the results was evaluated by the Weibull statistic. X-ray diffraction was performed. Maximum flexural strength was 77.64 MPa at 750°C, with the addition of niobium oxide at 43.86 MPa at 700°C. X-ray diffraction showed crystalline structures in the specimens with the addition of the nucleating agent, confirming the production of glass-ceramics in this composition. The pure glass powder only crystallized from 750°C. The Nb2O5 favors the formation of crystalline structures in the vitreous matrix at low temperatures and with piezoelectric structures.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Arif Budiman ◽  
Ayu Apriliani ◽  
Tazyinul Qoriah ◽  
Sandra Megantara

Purpose: To develop glibenclamide-nicotinamide cocrystals with the solvent evaporation method and evaluate their solubility and dissolution properties. Methods: Cocrystals of glibenclamide-nicotinamide (1:2) were prepared with the solvent evaporation method. The prediction of interactive cocrystals was observed using in silico method. The solubility and dissolution were performed as evaluation of cocrystals. The cocrystals also were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), infrared spectrophotometry, and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). Result: The solubility and dissolution profile of glibenclamide-nicotinamide cocrystal (1:2) increased significantly compared to pure glibenclamide as well as its physical mixture. Characterization of cocrystal glibenclamide-nicotinamide (1:2) including infrared Fourier transform, DSC, and PXRD, indicated the formation of a new solid crystal phase differing from glibenclamide and nicotinamide. Conclusion: The confirmation of cocrystal glibenclamide-nicotinamide (1:2) indicated the formation of new solid crystalline phases that differ from pure glibenclamide and its physical mixture


Author(s):  
D. Nagasamy Venkatesh ◽  
S. Karthick ◽  
M. Umesh ◽  
G. Vivek ◽  
R.M. Valliappan ◽  
...  

Roxythromycin/ β-cyclodextrin (Roxy/ β-CD) dispersions were prepared with a view to study the influence of β-CD on the solubility and dissolution rate of this poorly soluble drug. Phase-solubility profile indicated that the solubility of roxythromycin was significantly increased in the presence of β-cyclodextrin and was classified as AL-type, indicating the 1:1 stoichiometric inclusion complexes. Physical characterization of the prepared systems was carried out by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction studies (XRD) and IR studies. Solid state characterization of the drug β-CD binary system using XRD, FTIR and DSC revealed distinct loss of drug crystallinity in the formulation, ostensibly accounting for enhancement of dissolution rate.


Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 261
Author(s):  
Adolfo Bucio ◽  
Rosario Moreno-Tovar ◽  
Lauro Bucio ◽  
Jessica Espinosa-Dávila ◽  
Francisco Anguebes-Franceschi

A study on the physical and mechanical properties of beeswax (BW), candelilla wax (CW), paraffin wax (PW) and blends was carried out with the aim to evaluate their usefulness as coatings for cheeses. Waxes were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), permeability, viscosity, flexural and tensile tests and scanning electron microscopy. Cheeses were coated with the waxes and stored for 5 weeks at 30 °C. Measured parameters were weight, moisture, occurrence and degree of fractures, and dimensional changes. The crystal phases identified by XRD for the three waxes allowed them to determine the length of alkanes and the nonlinear compounds in crystallizable forms in waxes. FTIR spectra showed absorption bands between 1800 and 800 cm−1 related to carbonyls in BW and CW. In DSC, the onset of melting temperature was 45.5 °C for BW, and >54 °C for CW and PW. Cheeses coated with BW did not show cracks after storage. Cheeses coated with CW and PW showed microcraks, and lost weight, moisture and shrunk. In the flexural and tensile tests, BW was ductile; CW and PW were brittle. BW blends with CW or PW displays a semi ductile behavior. Cheeses coated with BW blends lost less than 5% weight during storage. The best waxes were BW and the blends.


2013 ◽  
Vol 539 ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Qi Wei ◽  
Wu Yao

The quantitative characterization of hydration of cement pastes has always been one of focuses of researchers’ attention. Rietveld phase analysis (RPA), a combination of quantitative X-ray diffraction (QXRD) and the Rietveld method, supplies a tool of an enormous potential for that. Although a few of related researches were conducted by RPA, the reported attention was not paid to the neat cement paste with a low w/c ratio. Therefore, this work aimed at the quantitative study on hydration of such a cement paste chiefly by this method, meanwhile, cooperated with the hyphenated technique of thermogravimetry with differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC), as a spot check. Results indicated that RPA was a reliable method in quantitatively characterizing hydration of cement pastes, and gave a clear decription of evolution of all main crystal phases in cement pastes; and that the evolution of monosulphate(Afm_12) was also able to be tracked quantitatively. This will help to understand better the hydration mechanism of cement pastes, as well as to investigate quantitatively effects of mineral and chemical admixtures on hydration of composite cementitious systems.


2020 ◽  
Vol 849 ◽  
pp. 113-118
Author(s):  
Yayat Iman Supriyatna ◽  
Slamet Sumardi ◽  
Widi Astuti ◽  
Athessia N. Nainggolan ◽  
Ajeng W. Ismail ◽  
...  

The purpose of this study is to characterize Lampung iron sand and to conduct preliminary experiments on the TiO2 synthesis which can be used for the manufacturing of functional food packaging. The iron sand from South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province that will be utilized as raw material. The experiment was initiated by sieving the iron sand on 80, 100, 150, 200 and 325 mesh sieves. Analysis using X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) to determine the element content and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) to observe the mineralization of the iron sand was conducted. The experiment was carried out through the stages of leaching, precipitation, and calcination. Roasting was applied firstly by putting the iron sand into the muffle furnace for 5 hours at a temperature of 700°C. Followed by leaching using HCl for 48 hours and heated at 105°C with a stirring speed of 300 rpm. The leaching solution was filtered with filtrate and solid residue as products. The solid residue was then leached using 10% H2O2 solution. The leached filtrate was heated at 105°C for 40 minutes resulting TiO2 precipitates (powder). Further, the powder was calcined and characterized. Characterization of raw material using XRF shows the major elements of Fe, Ti, Mg, Si, Al and Ca. The highest Ti content is found in mesh 200 with 9.6%, while iron content is about 80.7%. While from the XRD analysis, it shows five mineral types namely magnetite (Fe3O4), Rhodonite (Mn, Fe, Mg, Ca) SiO3, Quart (SiO2), Ilmenite (FeOTiO2) and Rutile (TiO2). The preliminary experiment showed that the Ti content in the synthesized TiO2 powder is 21.2%. The purity of TiO2 is low due to the presence of Fe metal which is dissolved during leaching, so that prior to precipitation purification is needed to remove impurities such as iron and other metals.


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