Abstract
The present study describes a simple and novel synthesis route for submicrometric acicular goethite (α-FeOOH) using high OH/Fe molar ratio (=5) and moderate temperature (30 and 70 °C). Two different alkaline sources (NaOH and Ca(OH)2) and two iron(III) sources (FeCl3·6H2O and Fe(NO3)3.9H2O) were investigated. FESEM, XRD, FTIR, N2 sorption isotherms, color evolution, and pH monitoring have been used to determine the formation mechanism, the particle size, specific surface area, and morphology of goethite particles. Three pH regions were determined during goethite formation, and each of them was qualitatively associated to (I) the formation of a ferric hydroxide gel, leading to acid conditions (pH 11) and fine sedimentable particles; and (III) the growth of goethite in alkaline conditions (11 < pH < 13.5). Both the temperature and the Fe(III) source have a significant effect on the particle size, specific surface area,...
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