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Influence of Fe on the Morphology of Spinel in the System MgO-Al2O3-Fe2O3.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 March 2011

O.V. Kharissova ,
U. Ortiz  and
M. Hinojosa
O.V. Kharissova
Affiliation:
Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., México. C.P.66450
U. Ortiz
Affiliation:
Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., México. C.P.66450
M. Hinojosa
Affiliation:
Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza, N.L., México. C.P.66450
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Abstract

The investigation of the morphology of crystalline solids surfaces is of practical and general interest because many processes such as the growth of epitaxial films, catalytic reactions and others, are intimately connected with surface conditions. In this work we study the surface morphology and structure of the spinel as produced in the system MgO- Al2O3-Fe2O3 at 1400°C for 15 h in a conventional furnace and in a microwave oven for 30 min. The spinel was analyzed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray spectrometry (EDX), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The AFM images were recorded in the contact mode. Images scanned at different magnifications show steps and flat terraces. Experimental observations were made on the nature and distribution of the observed polygonal morphology.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 654: Symposia AA – Structure-Property Relationships of Oxide Surfaces & Interfaces , 2000 , AA3.14.1
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2001

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