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Preparation and characterization of Zn2TiO4 micro/nano crystals by molten salt method

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The high pure single phase Zn2TiO4 was synthesized by a molten salt method. The influences of the molten salt system and the calcinations temperature on the phase composition and crystalline morphology were studied. The results show that high pure single phase Zn2TiO4 with plate-like crystalline morphology and well-developed faceted surfaces were synthesized at 800–900 °C in NaCl–ZnCl2 salt system when 0–20 % of zinc-bearing raw material is replaced by ZnCl2 salt, which is distinctly beneficial to simplify the composition of molten salt. Compared to the conventional solid phase reaction process, the formation temperature of single phase Zn2TiO4 is lower and the crystal growth is more complete.

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The work was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Project 51372197) and the Scientific Research Program funded by Shaanxi Provincial Education Department (Project 14JK1483).

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    Xiangchun Liu, Jimiao Li & Huiling Du

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Liu, X., Li, J. & Du, H. Preparation and characterization of Zn2TiO4 micro/nano crystals by molten salt method. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 27, 13266–13270 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-016-5474-5

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