Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the urea content (fuel) on the reaction and the characteristics of Ni-Zn ferrite powders obtained by combustion synthesis. Several batches were prepared with different fuel contents, ranging from the stoichiometric composition between 20 and 100% (excess), while the desired molar proportion of the metal precursors was kept constant. The solutions were heated on a hot plate and then transferred to a muffle furnace preheated to 700°C, in which ignition took place. The resulting powders were characterized by XRD, BET, SEM, and sedimentation, aided by rotation measured through an optic light. The crystalline hematite (α-Fe2O3) and Ni-Zn ferrite phases were present in all the compositions studied, and the appearance of the agglomerates varied from soft to hard with increasing urea content. The increased urea content, which promoted a longer flame time, influenced the growth and/or formation of hard agglomerates. After sintering at 1200°C/2 h using the stoichiometric composition, only the spinel structure Ni-Zn ferrite, with homogeneous microstructure, was present.
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