Abstract
We report herein the synthesis and morpho-structural properties of potassium niobate (KNbO3) nanopowders obtained by sol-gel starting from C4H4NNbO9·H2O (ammonium niobate (V) oxalate hydrate), KOH (potassium hydroxide) solution, citric acid (used as a chelating agent) and ethylic alcohol (used as a gelling agent). The thermal behaviour of the KNbO3 compound was studied by thermo-gravimetric analysis (TG/DTG) at different temperatures and atmospheres. Moreover, different thermal treatments at 300, 450, 600 and 800 °C were performed in order to study the thermal stability of the powders obtained, whose morphology, particle size, structure and degree of crystallization were comparatively characterized by X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
