Abstract
A simple aqueous solution technique utilizing citric acid as a complexant was applied to prepare tetragonal ZrO2-12 mol% CeO2 and ZrO2-6 mol% YO1.5 solid solution powders at relatively low temperatures, viz. 600-1000°C. Heating of a mixed solution of citric acid (CA), water (H2O) and Ce (or Y) ions in the molar ratio of [CA]/[H2O]/[Zr+Ce (or Y)]=12.5(17.5 in the case of Y):300:1 on a hot-plate set at 160-200°C produced a transparent "gel" without any precipitation, which after heat treatment at 200°C was converted to a precursor for Zr0.88Ce0.12O2 (or Zr0.94Y0.06O1.97). The formation of compositionally homogeneous tetragonal zirconia phases occurred during the heat treatment of the precursor at 600-1000°C in static air, which was confirmed by a combined analysis using XRD and Raman scattering techniques.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 125-130 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
Volume | 280 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 Oct 23 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ceria
- Citric acid route
- Zirconia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry