Hydrothermal synthesis,sintering and characterization of nano La-manganite perovskite doped with Ca or Sr |
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Authors: | Rehab EA Ngida MF Zawrah RM Khattab E Heikal |
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Affiliation: | 1. Refractories, Ceramics and Building Materials Department, National Research Centre, 12622 Dokki, Cairo, Egypt;2. Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Ain Shams University, 11566 Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt |
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Abstract: | Two lanthanum manganite perovskite-nanostructures, namely; LaxCa(1-x)MnO3 and LaxSr(1-x)MnO3 (x?=?0.1, 0.3, 0.5 and 1.0), were synthesized by hydrothermal method. To follow up the composition of formed phases, the synthesized powders were calcined at different temperatures. The obtained materials were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Moreover, the calcined powders were pressed at 100?MPa and sintered at variable temperatures; i.e. 1250, 1300, 1350 and 1450?°C. The phase composition and microstructural characteristics of sintered pervoskites were examined by XRD and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Furthermore, physical (bulk density and apparent porosity), electrical resistivity and magnetic properties were also determined. The results revealed that LaxCa(1-x)MnO3 and LaxSr(1-x)MnO3 nanostructures were successfully prepared by hydrothermal method. The physical properties of sintered pervoskites were strongly depended on dopant type and concentration. The maximum sintering temperature for LaxCa(1-x)MnO3 was 1400?°C while for LaxSr(1-x)MnO3 was 1450?°C, after which the materials have been fused. Materials doped with Ca or Sr exhibited lower resistivity. On the other side, the magnetic properties have been also improved after addition of Ca or Sr. This has been discussed based on the double exchange mechanism. LaxSr1-xMnO3 exhibited better magnetic properties than LaxCa1-xMnO3 and LaMnO3. La0.5Ca0.5MnO3 and La0.5Sr0.5MnO3 exhibited the highest magnetization among the other pervoskites. |
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Keywords: | Perovskite Manganite Hydrothermal Synthesis Properties |
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