Abstract
ZnO particles were produced by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis (USP) method using zinc acetate as a starting material at temperatures ranging from 400 to 1000 °C. The effects of the reaction temperature on the morphological properties and crystallite size of the samples were investigated. The decomposition reaction of zinc acetate was studied by HSC software to determine the reaction temperatures for the experiments. XRD results showed that particles compose of ZnO nanocrystals in hexagonal structure and their crystallite sizes were increased by elevating reaction temperature. Prepared ZnO particles had wrinkled pea-like morphology, and the results also indicate that particle shape morphology was independent of reaction temperature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 578-582 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Metall |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2011 |