Novel technique to prepare LiNbO3 at low temperature

TitleNovel technique to prepare LiNbO3 at low temperature
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2007
AuthorsSamuel, V, Gaikwad, AB, Jadhav, AD, Mirji, SA, Ravi, V
JournalMaterials Letter
Volume61
Issue3
Pagination765-766
Date PublishedFEB
Type of ArticleArticle
ISSN0167-577X
KeywordsChemical synthesis, Electron microscopy, electronic materials, LiNbO3, X-ray diffraction
Abstract

Fresh niobium hydroxide was first precipitated from NbF5 solution using an aqueous ammonium hydroxide under basic conditions. Then a simple procedure of mixing lithium and niobium hydroxides together and heating at a low temperature (400 degrees C) produced pure ultrafine single phase LiNbO3 (LN). In the literature, this is the lowest temperature so far reported on the formation of LN. The phase content and lattice parameters are determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The average particle size and morphology were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

DOI10.1016/j.matlet.2006.05.056
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)Foreign
Impact Factor (IF)2.347
Divison category: 
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry
Center for Material Characterization (CMC)
Physical and Materials Chemistry