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 behaviour of three different samples of La2O3 on exposure to atmoshperic CO2 and H2O and the influence of the origin is discussed. The thermal evolution of the samples, stabilized in air for months or even years, has been studied by TG, TPD, IR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. BET surface areas of the samples were determined from the corresponding nitrogen adsorption isotherms at 77 K. In all three samples, hydration and carbonation occur in bulk. In accordance with our results, lanthana samples stabilized in air would consist of lanthanum hydroxide, La(OH)3, partially carbonated, La2(OH)6−3x (CO3) x ,(x⪝1). When hexagonal phases of La2O3, obtained by calcining, at 1130 K, the samples stabilized in air were re-exposed, hydration and carbonation levels similar to those observed in the stabilized samples were reached after less than 24 h. Some lanthana samples were soaked in water, at 298 K, and then dried at 380 K. In this way, the evolution of the oxide when treated under similar conditions to those used in both impregnation and ion exchange techniques for preparation of supported metal phases, could be investigated.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01026524
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