Synthesis of bismuth oxide nanoparticles by citrate gel method
Title | Synthesis of bismuth oxide nanoparticles by citrate gel method |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | Anilkumar, M, Pasricha, R, Ravi, V |
Journal | Ceramics International |
Volume | 31 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 889-891 |
Date Published | JAN |
Type of Article | Article |
ISSN | 0272-8842 |
Keywords | Electron microscopy, powders : chemical preparation, X-ray methods |
Abstract | A mixture of bismuth nitrate and citric acid solution is taken in 1: 1 molar ratio and heated on hot water bath. A gel is formed on evaporation of the water, which on decomposition at 400 degrees C produces nanocrystalline Bi2O3 particles. Formation of nanocrystallites of Bi2O3 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) 2004 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l. All rights reserved. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ceramint.2004.09.002 |
Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
Impact Factor (IF) | 2.758 |
Divison category:
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry
Center for Material Characterization (CMC)
Physical and Materials Chemistry