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Synthesis of Baso4 Nanoparticles by Precipitation Method Using Polycarboxylate as a Modifier

Mohamed El-Shahate Ismaiel Saraya1 and Inas Mostafa Bakr2
  • 1 Al-Azhar University, Egypt
  • 2 Helwan University, Egypt

Abstract

Problem statement: Barium Sulfate (BaSO4) is suitable for many applications because of its whiteness, inertness and high specific gravity. Approach: Nanoparticles of barium sulphate (BaSO4) have been synthesized from barium nitrate by precipitation method in the presence of water soluble organic polycarboxylic polymer as a modifying agent. Transmission electron microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray powder diffractometry were used to characterize the products as well as laser grainmeter. Results: The results indicate that spherical BaSO4 nanoparticles are obtained with poor crystalline and diameters ranging from 30-35 nm. Conclusion: The organic polycarboxylate shows as good modifier agent. So, this method can be employed to synthesize higher yield of BaSO4 nanoparticles.

Current Research in Nanotechnology
Volume 2 No. 1, 2011, 106-111

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajnsp.2011.106.111

Submitted On: 22 February 2011 Published On: 29 July 2011

How to Cite: Saraya, M. E. I. & Bakr, I. M. (2011). Synthesis of Baso4 Nanoparticles by Precipitation Method Using Polycarboxylate as a Modifier. Current Research in Nanotechnology, 2(1), 106-111. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajnsp.2011.106.111

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Keywords

  • Barium sulphate
  • precipitation method
  • barium nitrate
  • water soluble organic
  • direct precipitation
  • crystal growth
  • micron scale
  • coupling agents
  • X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)