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Synthesis and ion exchange properties of zirconogermanates

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Pure and Nb-doped zirconium germanate materials of composition K2−xZr1−xNbxGe3O9.H2O where x = 0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.25 with the structure of the mineral umbite have been successfully synthesised. The parent material displays negligible ion exchange of K+ for Cs+ but the doped materials shows much improved exchange. Synchrotron X-ray diffraction shows substantial peak splitting which varies with increasing niobium content. Preliminary Rietveld refinements suggest a two phase model with a caesium and potassium rich doped umbite phase.

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George, R., Hriljac, J.A. Synthesis and ion exchange properties of zirconogermanates. MRS Advances 4, 965–970 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1557/adv.2018.639

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