Study of the synthesis of mullite from kaolin-α-Al2O 3and kaolin-Al(NO3)3

E. M. Lozada, O. Alanís, F. Legorreta, L. E. Hernández

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Abstract

The synthesis of mullite from kaolin clay and two precursors of aluminum: α-Al2O2 and Al(NO3)3 was investigated. In order to study the temperature effect, the system kaolin-α-Al2O3 was calcined in air in a range of 1200 to 1500°C, for 2 h. For the system kaolin-Al(NO3) 3, the combustion method was employed, using urea as fuel, and calcined in air at 1500°C for 2 h. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy and particle size analysis in order to analyze and compare their morphology and structure. The crystallographic study revealed an incomplete reaction between the kaolin and the α-Al2O3. Nevertheless, in the system kaolin-Al(NO3)3, it was obtained mullite with high purity and trace amounts of cristobalite.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStructural and Chemical Characterization of Metals, Alloys and Compounds - 2012
Pages11-17
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event21st International Materials Research Congress, IMRC 2012 - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 12 Aug 201217 Aug 2012

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1481
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference21st International Materials Research Congress, IMRC 2012
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period12/08/1217/08/12

Keywords

  • Al
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • Structural
  • X-ray diffraction

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