Synthesis of nanocrystalline Mn3O4 at 100 degrees C

TitleSynthesis of nanocrystalline Mn3O4 at 100 degrees C
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsAnilkumar, M, Ravi, V
JournalMaterials Research Bulletin
Volume40
Issue4
Pagination605-609
Date PublishedAPR
Type of ArticleArticle
ISSN0025-5408
KeywordsCeramics, Chemical synthesis, Electron microscopy, Oxides, X-ray diffraction
Abstract

A simple gel to crystal conversion route has been followed for the preparation of nanocrystalline tetragonal Mn3O4 powders at 80-100 degrees C under refluxing conditions. Freshly prepared manganese hydroxide gel is allowed to crystallize under refluxing and stirring conditions for 4-6 h. Formation of nano crystallites of Mn3O4 is confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) study. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) investigations revealed that the average particle size is 50 nm for these powders. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

DOI10.1016/j.materresbull.2005.01.009
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign)

Foreign

Impact Factor (IF)2.435
Divison category: 
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry
Physical and Materials Chemistry