Synthesis of nanocrystalline Mn3O4 at 100 degrees C
Title | Synthesis of nanocrystalline Mn3O4 at 100 degrees C |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | Anilkumar, M, Ravi, V |
Journal | Materials Research Bulletin |
Volume | 40 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 605-609 |
Date Published | APR |
Type of Article | Article |
ISSN | 0025-5408 |
Keywords | Ceramics, 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. |
DOI | 10.1016/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