Synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano-size starting materials

This work aimed to synthesize and characterize some calcium aluminate phases via sol–gel method. These phases were produced by mixing calcium and aluminum nitrates salts [Ca(NO3)2·4(H2O) & Al(NO3)3·9(H2O)] which have been used as starting raw materials to prepare nano-oxides composite of CaO...

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Main Authors: Ahmed A. Amer, Hamdy El-Didamony, Tarek M. El-Sokkary, Mohamed I. Wahdan
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-03-01
Series:Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0366317520300820
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author Ahmed A. Amer
Hamdy El-Didamony
Tarek M. El-Sokkary
Mohamed I. Wahdan
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description This work aimed to synthesize and characterize some calcium aluminate phases via sol–gel method. These phases were produced by mixing calcium and aluminum nitrates salts [Ca(NO3)2·4(H2O) & Al(NO3)3·9(H2O)] which have been used as starting raw materials to prepare nano-oxides composite of CaO as well as Al2O3 in different molar ratio for synthesizing CA, C2A and C3A pure phases via Sol–Gel method. The produced powder has been investigated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Thermal Gravimetric as well as Differential Thermal Analyses (TGA & DTA) techniques. The influence of phase composition, calcination temperature as well as the calcination period on the phases’ characters was also studied. In addition, the microstructure and the physico-mechanical properties of hydrated phases have been studied. This study concluded that, using nano size starting materials led to the formation of CA and C3A phases at 1000/1 h and 1200 °C/2 h, respectively which were lower than the traditional methods, while the C2A phase could not be formed under the normal condition. The crystalline calcium aluminate phases have been formed at earlier calcination temperature with increasing CaO molar ratio. Resumen: Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo sintetizar por el método sol-gel fases de aluminato de calcio y su caracterización. Se utilizaron como materias primas nitratos de calcio y aluminio [Ca(NO3)2·4(H2O) y Al(NO3)3·9(H2O)] para preparar nano-óxidos compuestos de CaO y Al2O3 en diferente relación molar para sintetizar fases puras de CA, C2A y C3A. Los polvos sintetizados se caracterizaron por difracción de rayos X, dispersión dinámica de la luz (DLS), espectroscopia infrarroja con transformada de Fourier (FTIR), microscopio electrónico de barrido y análisis térmico diferencial y termogravimétrico (DTA-TGA). Se analizó la influencia de la composición de partida y la temperatura y el periodo de calcinación en las fases sintetizadas y sus características. Además, se estudiaron la microestructura y las propiedades físico-mecánicas de las fases hidratadas. Este estudio concluyó que, el uso de materiales de partida de tamaño nanométrico conduce a la formación de fases CA y C3A mediante tratamientos a 1.000 y 1.200 °C y que la C2A no forma en condiciones normales.
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spelling doaj.art-83d2a4f6ab70426e98958871037e26182022-12-22T02:25:05ZengElsevierBoletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio0366-31752022-03-0161298106Synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano-size starting materialsAhmed A. Amer0Hamdy El-Didamony1Tarek M. El-Sokkary2Mohamed I. Wahdan3Zagazig University, Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Zagazig, Egypt; Corresponding author.Zagazig University, Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Zagazig, EgyptHousing and Building National Research Center, Building Materials Chemistry, Cairo, EgyptZagazig University, Faculty of Science, Chemistry Department, Zagazig, EgyptThis work aimed to synthesize and characterize some calcium aluminate phases via sol–gel method. These phases were produced by mixing calcium and aluminum nitrates salts [Ca(NO3)2·4(H2O) & Al(NO3)3·9(H2O)] which have been used as starting raw materials to prepare nano-oxides composite of CaO as well as Al2O3 in different molar ratio for synthesizing CA, C2A and C3A pure phases via Sol–Gel method. The produced powder has been investigated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Thermal Gravimetric as well as Differential Thermal Analyses (TGA & DTA) techniques. The influence of phase composition, calcination temperature as well as the calcination period on the phases’ characters was also studied. In addition, the microstructure and the physico-mechanical properties of hydrated phases have been studied. This study concluded that, using nano size starting materials led to the formation of CA and C3A phases at 1000/1 h and 1200 °C/2 h, respectively which were lower than the traditional methods, while the C2A phase could not be formed under the normal condition. The crystalline calcium aluminate phases have been formed at earlier calcination temperature with increasing CaO molar ratio. Resumen: Este trabajo tuvo como objetivo sintetizar por el método sol-gel fases de aluminato de calcio y su caracterización. Se utilizaron como materias primas nitratos de calcio y aluminio [Ca(NO3)2·4(H2O) y Al(NO3)3·9(H2O)] para preparar nano-óxidos compuestos de CaO y Al2O3 en diferente relación molar para sintetizar fases puras de CA, C2A y C3A. Los polvos sintetizados se caracterizaron por difracción de rayos X, dispersión dinámica de la luz (DLS), espectroscopia infrarroja con transformada de Fourier (FTIR), microscopio electrónico de barrido y análisis térmico diferencial y termogravimétrico (DTA-TGA). Se analizó la influencia de la composición de partida y la temperatura y el periodo de calcinación en las fases sintetizadas y sus características. Además, se estudiaron la microestructura y las propiedades físico-mecánicas de las fases hidratadas. Este estudio concluyó que, el uso de materiales de partida de tamaño nanométrico conduce a la formación de fases CA y C3A mediante tratamientos a 1.000 y 1.200 °C y que la C2A no forma en condiciones normales.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0366317520300820Método sol-gelFases de aluminato de calcioSistema CaO-Al2O3 de tamaño nanométricoSíntesisCaracterización
spellingShingle Ahmed A. Amer
Hamdy El-Didamony
Tarek M. El-Sokkary
Mohamed I. Wahdan
Synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano-size starting materials
Boletín de la Sociedad Española de Cerámica y Vidrio
Método sol-gel
Fases de aluminato de calcio
Sistema CaO-Al2O3 de tamaño nanométrico
Síntesis
Caracterización
title Synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano-size starting materials
title_full Synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano-size starting materials
title_fullStr Synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano-size starting materials
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano-size starting materials
title_short Synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano-size starting materials
title_sort synthesis and characterization of some calcium aluminate phases from nano size starting materials
topic Método sol-gel
Fases de aluminato de calcio
Sistema CaO-Al2O3 de tamaño nanométrico
Síntesis
Caracterización
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0366317520300820
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