The mechanism of MgAl2O4 spinel formation from the thermal decomposition of coprecipitated hydroxides

G. Gusmano*, P. Nunziante, E. Traversa, G. Chiozzini

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Abstract

The thermal behaviour of coprecipitated hydroxide mixtures leading to the synthesis of MgAl2O4 spinel powders has been investigated. The mixtures of hydroxides have been prepared by coprecipitation reaction from nitrate solutions with a molar ratio for Mg/Al of 1:2. The results have been related to the thermal behaviour of separately precipitated components of the hydroxide mixtures. The different steps in the thermal decomposition have been characterized via X-ray diffractometry (XRD). A mechanism for the spinel formation from the thermal decomposition of the hydroxide mixtures has been hypothesized.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)31-39
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of the European Ceramic Society
Volume7
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Materials Chemistry

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