Nanocrystalline Barium Zirconium Titanate Synthesized by the Sonochemical Process

Abstract:

Nanocrystalline barium zirconium titanate, BaZr_0.4Ti_0.6O₃, was synthesized successfully via the sonochemical process. The effects of reaction time on the precipitation of Ba(Zr,Ti)O₃ particles were investigated briefly. The crystal structure as well as molecular vibrations and morphology were investigated. X-ray diffraction indicated that the powders exhibited a single phase perovskite structure, without the presence of pyrochlore or unwanted phases at the reaction time of 60 min. Nanocrystals were formed before being oriented and aggregated into large particles in aqueous solution under ultrasonic irradiation. A scanning electron microscopy (SEM) photograph showed the BZT powder as spherical in shape with uniform nanosized features.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 802)
• Pages: 119-123
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.802.119
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Supamas Wirunchit, Rangson Muanghlua, Supamas Wirunchit, Wanwilai Vittayakorn, Naratip Vittayakorn
• Keywords: Barium Zirconium Titanate, BZT, Nanocrystalline, Sonochemical Process

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