Orthogonal optimization design for preparation of Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles via chemical coprecipitation

Haining Meng, Zhenzhong Zhang, Fangxia Zhao, Tai Qiu, Jingdong Yang

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Abstract

Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles ranging from 8.9 to 12.2 nm were prepared by chemical coprecipitation based on L 16 (4 5 ) orthogonal experiments. The effects of five process parameters (pH, Fe 2+ /Fe 3+ ratio, reaction temperature, ferric salt concentration, and crystallization temperature) on particle size and specific saturation magnetization of Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles were investigated. The micro-morphology, crystal structure, specific saturation magnetization, and surface properties were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected area electron diffraction (SAED), X-ray diffraction (XRD), vibration magnetometer (VSM), and Fourier infrared (FT-IR). The results indicate that Fe 2+ /Fe 3+ ratio and pH are the main factors affecting particle size and specific saturation magnetization, respectively. The Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles are mostly spherical powders with a narrow size distribution and a high purity. The Fe 3 O 4 nanoparticles can achieve high dispersion performance and suspension stability by in situ dispersion with double adsorption layers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)679-685
Number of pages7
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume280
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Sep 2013

Keywords

  • In situ dispersion
  • Orthogonal experiment
  • Process parameters

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