ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The hydrolysis product of ferric nitrate is obtained by adding ferric nitrate solution to a boiling solution of 2.5 N sodium hydroxide. The sample is amorphous to X-rays when heated below 600° C, but it shows X-ray lines of α-Fe2O3 at 650° C. Thermal analysis of the sample gives an endothermic peak at 80° C and two small exothermic peaks at 280° C and 700° C. Transmission electron microscopy and infrared spectroscopy confirm the primary particles as a defect form of FeOOH · H2O. The defect FeOOH form of the sample converts to the disordered form of Fe2O3 on further heating around 700° C. The drastic fall in the surface area of the sample beyond 600° C suggests sudden growth of particle size, which is confirmed by a small endothermic peak at 700° C.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01045796
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