scholarly journals Evolution of Free Volumes in Polycrystalline BaGa2O4 Ceramics Doped with Eu3+ Ions

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1515
Author(s):  
Halyna Klym ◽  
Ivan Karbovnyk ◽  
Andriy Luchechko ◽  
Yuriy Kostiv ◽  
Viktorija Pankratova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Grain Boundaries ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Spectroscopy Technique ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Positron Annihilation Lifetime ◽  
Scanning Electron

BaGa2O4 ceramics doped with Eu3+ ions (1, 3 and 4 mol.%) were obtained by solid-phase sintering. The phase composition and microstructural features of ceramics were investigated using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy in comparison with energy-dispersive methods. Here, it is shown that undoped and Eu3+-doped BaGa2O4 ceramics are characterized by a developed structure of grains, grain boundaries and pores. Additional phases are mainly localized near grain boundaries creating additional defects. The evolution of defect-related extended free volumes in BaGa2O4 ceramics due to the increase in the content of Eu3+ ions was studied using the positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy technique. It is established that the increase in the number of Eu3+ ions in the basic BaGa2O4 matrix leads to the agglomeration of free-volume defects with their subsequent fragmentation. The presence of Eu3+ ions results in the expansion of nanosized pores and an increase in their number with their future fragmentation.

UTILIZATION OF FLY ASH AND CONCRETE RESIDUE IN THE PRODUCTION OF GEOPOLYMER BRICKS

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siriporn Sirikingkaew ◽  
Nuta Supakata
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Industrial Waste ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

This study presents the development of geopolymer bricks synthetized from industrial waste, including fly ash mixed with concrete residue containing aluminosilicate compound. The above two ingredients are mixed according to five ratios: 100:0, 95:5, 90:10, 85:15, and 80:20. The mixture's physico-mechanical properties, in terms of water absorption and the compressive strength of the geopolymer bricks, are investigated according to the TIS 168-2546 standard. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses are used to investigate the microstructure and the elemental and phase composition of the brick specimens. The results indicate that the combination of fly ash and concrete residue represents a suitable approach to brick production, as required by the TIS 168–2546 standard.

scholarly journals Standard Hot Pressing as a Possible Solution to Obtain Dense K0.5Na0.5NbO3 Ceramic Doped by Er2O3 and Yb2O3

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 4171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Rutkowski ◽  
Jan Huebner ◽  
Adrian Graboś ◽  
Dariusz Kata ◽  
Dariusz Grzybek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Rare Earth ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Powder Mixture ◽  
Hot Pressing ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Ultrasonic Methods ◽  
Scanning Electron

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.

Microstructure and Phase Composition of AlN/Al Composite Fabricated by Directed Melt Nitridation

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 977-979
Author(s):  
Sheng Li Jin ◽  
Ya Wei Li ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
Yuan Bing Li ◽  
Lei Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Sandwich Structure ◽  
Ceramic Composite ◽  
Growth Direction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Al Composite ◽  
Scanning Electron

AlN/Al ceramic composite was fabricated by directed melt nitridation of pure Al block covered with 10wt% Mg powder at 1300°C in a high purity flowing N2. Microstructure and phase composition of the composite were investigated by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Results showed that AlN is the main phase in the composite and its lattice parameters of a and c are 3.1110Å and 4.9806Å, respectively. The phase composition of the composite changes along the growth direction and a gradient sandwich structure forms. The surface of the composite is made up of a dense and thin nodular AlN layer, underneath which an AlN/Al layer appears, followed by an AlN/Al/MgAl2O4 layer. Thermodynamic calculations predicted the formation of possible phases with the addition of Mg. It suggested that the content of Mg at the reaction frontier of nitridation is considerably lower to 0.15wt% where MgAl2O4 was stable, because of escape and reaction exhaustion of Mg. Once Mg is lower than 0.05wt%, only a dense AlN layer can exist, which prevents the further nitridation of Al melt.

Biomorphic SiC Prepared from Carbonized Millet by Sol-Gel and Carbothermal Reduction Processing

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 1683-1686
Author(s):  
Qing Wang ◽  
Ya Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Carbothermal Reduction ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbon Template ◽  
Scanning Electron

Biomorphic silicon carbide (bioSiC) was prepared by high temperature pyrolysis and sol-gel and carbothermal reduction processing at 1600 oC. The morphology and microstructure of carbon-silica composites and purified bioSiC samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The phase composition of the resulting sample was analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The results suggest that the bioSiC mainly consists of cubic ß-SiC, and principally replicates the shape and microstructure of the carbon template.

Biomorphic TiO2 Ceramics Prepared from Cotton Stalk

2012 ◽  
Vol 602-604 ◽  
pp. 526-529
Author(s):  
Qing Wang ◽  
Lin Zhang ◽  
Ya Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Cotton Stalk ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Carbon Template ◽  
Scanning Electron

Biomorphic TiO2 was prepared by high temperature pyrolysis and a modified sol-gel route. The morphology and microstructure of TiO2 samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The phase composition of the resulting sample was analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The results suggest that the biomorphic TiO2 mainly consists of rutile TiO2, and replicates the shape and part microstructure of the carbon template.

Dispersive solid phase extraction of copper and lead from water and lichen samples with an activated carbon@Fe/Mn/O composite derived from sucrose-based activated carbon

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (41) ◽  
pp. 5311-5319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veysel Berkdemir ◽  
Şerife Tokalıoğlu ◽  
Süleyman Yıldız ◽  
Şaban Patat
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Activated Carbon ◽  
Zeta Potential ◽  
Solid Phase ◽  
Phase Extraction ◽  
Dispersive Solid Phase Extraction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this study, an activated carbon@Fe/Mn/O composite was synthesized and characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller surface area and zeta potential measurements.

Preparation of Biomorphic SiC by Reactive Infiltration of Gaseous Si into Carbonized Millet

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 1673-1676
Author(s):  
Qing Wang ◽  
Ya Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Pyrolysis Process ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Reactive Infiltration ◽  
Carbon Template ◽  
Scanning Electron

Biomorphic silicon carbide (bioSiC) was prepared at 1800 oC by reactive infiltration of gaseous silicon into a carbon template derived from millet. The pyrolysis process of millet was measured by thermogravimetric analysis. The morphology and microstructures of carbon template and purified bioSiC samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The phase composition of bioSiC was analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The results suggest that the bioSiC consists of major cubic ß-SiC and a few α-SiC, and principally replicates the shape and microstructure of the carbon template.

Study on the Surface Morphologies of Nickel-Phosphorus Ultra-Black Films

2014 ◽  
Vol 924 ◽  
pp. 166-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pan Pan Yue ◽  
Yong Zhong Jin ◽  
Xu Dong Hu ◽  
Hong Yang Yan ◽  
Guo Qing Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Chemical Etching ◽  
Etching Time ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Black Films ◽  
Surface Morphologies ◽  
Scanning Electron

Ni-P ultra-black films having conical pores with the diameter of ~ 10-30 μm and the depth of ~ 15-30 μm were prepared by chemical etching of electroless plated Ni-P films using 8 mol/L nitric acid at 40 °C for 60 s. The phase composition and microstructure of the film samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The results show that the diameter and depth of the etching pores become larger and the flat top regions bounded by etching pores become smaller by the coalescence of adjacent pores with the increase of etching time. The surface morphologies of the etched Ni-P films are characterized by the distribution of conical pores.

Effect of Mineralizers on MnNb2O6 Powder Prepared by Hydrothermal Method

2010 ◽  
Vol 156-157 ◽  
pp. 1010-1013
Author(s):  
Yong Ping Pu ◽  
Yong Yong Zhuang ◽  
Kai Chen ◽  
Ning Xu
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Hydrothermal Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Highly Dispersed ◽  
Scanning Electron

Pure MnNb2O6 powders was successfully prepared by hydrothermal method using Nb2O5•nH2O and Mn(NO3)2 as precursors and HCl, HF, NaOH, NH4OH solutions as mineralization agent. The phase composition and morphology of the prepared powder were characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The effect of mineralizers on phase formation was investigated. The results show that the MnNb2O6 powders with crystallite size of ~24nm can be obtained with Mn(NO3)2 and Nb2O5•nH2O as precursors in neutral and alkaline solution at 200 for 168h. The particle size of the MnNb2O6 powder was ~300nm after heat treatment at a temperature of 600 . The SEM photographs show that the morphology of the MnNb2O6 powder are rod-like particles and the MnNb2O6 powders are highly dispersed.

Hydrothermal Synthesis of Analcime from Local Pottery Stone

2013 ◽  
Vol 664 ◽  
pp. 801-805
Author(s):  
Amnouy Larpkasemsuk ◽  
Saowaroj Chuayjuljit ◽  
Wirapong Kornpanom ◽  
Dujreutai Pongkao Kashima
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Phase Composition ◽  
Hydrothermal Synthesis ◽  
Narrow Size Distribution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fine Powders ◽  
Scanning Electron

In this study, local pottery stone (PTS) was hydrothermal treated with 2 M of NaOH at different reaction temperatures (60, 80 and 120°C) and times (8, 12 and 24 h) in a Teflon-lined stainless steel autoclave in order to synthesize analcime fine powders. All the as-prepared samples were characterized for their phase composition and morphology using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The results showed that under the conditions investigated, pure analcime could be obtained only at 120°C for all synthesis durations. The analcime microcrystalline particles exhibit isometric trapezohedron or deltoidal icositetrahedron morphology with narrow size distribution from 8 to 14 µm.

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