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What is the total length when adding 3440 cm and 160 cm?
What is the total length when adding 3440 cm and 160 cm?
What is the relationship between 1635 cm and 800 cm?
What is the relationship between 1635 cm and 800 cm?
If you subtract 160 cm from 3440 cm, what is the result?
If you subtract 160 cm from 3440 cm, what is the result?
When comparing 3440 cm, 160 cm, and 800 cm, which statement is true?
When comparing 3440 cm, 160 cm, and 800 cm, which statement is true?
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If you average 3440 cm, 160 cm, and 800 cm, what is the result?
If you average 3440 cm, 160 cm, and 800 cm, what is the result?
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Which statement best describes the relationship of 3440 cm to the other two measurements?
Which statement best describes the relationship of 3440 cm to the other two measurements?
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Which method was used to analyze the thermal behavior of the precursor and calcined samples?
Which method was used to analyze the thermal behavior of the precursor and calcined samples?
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What was the maximum operating voltage for the mission electron microscopy used?
What was the maximum operating voltage for the mission electron microscopy used?
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What was used as a capping agent in the experiment?
What was used as a capping agent in the experiment?
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At what heating rate was the sample heated during the thermal analysis?
At what heating rate was the sample heated during the thermal analysis?
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Which precursor was used for cobalt in the experiment?
Which precursor was used for cobalt in the experiment?
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What role did ammonium hydroxide solution play in the preparation process?
What role did ammonium hydroxide solution play in the preparation process?
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Which chemical was used as a silica precursor?
Which chemical was used as a silica precursor?
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What was the weight range of the sample loaded in the ceramic sample holder for thermal analysis?
What was the weight range of the sample loaded in the ceramic sample holder for thermal analysis?
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What was the primary method used to synthesize the Co/SiO2 nanocomposite powders?
What was the primary method used to synthesize the Co/SiO2 nanocomposite powders?
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Which phase formation was confirmed after the calcination and reduction stages?
Which phase formation was confirmed after the calcination and reduction stages?
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The Co-gelation method was found to be the best approach for which of the following?
The Co-gelation method was found to be the best approach for which of the following?
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What was one of the key characteristics of the Co/SiO2 nanocomposite powders produced?
What was one of the key characteristics of the Co/SiO2 nanocomposite powders produced?
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Which analytical techniques were used to confirm phase formation?
Which analytical techniques were used to confirm phase formation?
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When were the Co/SiO2 nanocomposite powders received for review?
When were the Co/SiO2 nanocomposite powders received for review?
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Where was the research conducted?
Where was the research conducted?
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Which of the following best describes the received revisions for the research article?
Which of the following best describes the received revisions for the research article?
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What is the estimated average particle size of the cobalt oxide phase?
What is the estimated average particle size of the cobalt oxide phase?
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Which of the following particle sizes corresponds to the results of the pore volume measurements?
Which of the following particle sizes corresponds to the results of the pore volume measurements?
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What shape do the cobalt particles take in the reduced sample?
What shape do the cobalt particles take in the reduced sample?
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What range of sizes do the particles in the sample fall into?
What range of sizes do the particles in the sample fall into?
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What method was used to obtain the particle size distribution for the cobalt oxide phase?
What method was used to obtain the particle size distribution for the cobalt oxide phase?
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What structural formation is noted for the cobalt particles in relation to silica?
What structural formation is noted for the cobalt particles in relation to silica?
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At what temperature was the sample calcined before reduction?
At what temperature was the sample calcined before reduction?
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What is the significance of the values obtained from XRD data in this study?
What is the significance of the values obtained from XRD data in this study?
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What is the effect of adding EG as a protective agent in the formation of cobalt nanoparticles?
What is the effect of adding EG as a protective agent in the formation of cobalt nanoparticles?
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What is the maximum thermal stability achieved for cobalt nanoparticles in a silica matrix?
What is the maximum thermal stability achieved for cobalt nanoparticles in a silica matrix?
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What type of nanoparticles are being discussed in the context of silica matrix?
What type of nanoparticles are being discussed in the context of silica matrix?
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What does TGA measure in the provided context?
What does TGA measure in the provided context?
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What was the drying temperature for the SGP50 sample in the experiment?
What was the drying temperature for the SGP50 sample in the experiment?
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What is indicated by the DTG curve in the experiment?
What is indicated by the DTG curve in the experiment?
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What is the significance of well-dispersed cobalt nanoparticles as mentioned in the content?
What is the significance of well-dispersed cobalt nanoparticles as mentioned in the content?
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What temperature range does the TGA and DTG analysis cover?
What temperature range does the TGA and DTG analysis cover?
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Study Notes
Synthesis of Cobalt/Silica Nanocomposites
- Cobalt/silica (Co/SiO2) nanocomposite powders achieved successful synthesis through a thermal calcination-reduction process applied to gel precursors.
- The Co-gelation method effectively combines cobalt and silica sources in a single solution, optimizing the materials' preparation.
Characterization Techniques
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed the formation of single Co3O4 and metallic cobalt (Co) phases after calcination and reduction.
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) utilized a JEOL-1230 microscope operating at a maximum voltage of 200 kV for particle size analysis.
Materials Used
- Cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate (Co(NO3)2·6H2O) served as the cobalt precursor, while TEOS (Tetraethoxysilane) was used for silica.
- Ethylene glycol and dimethylformamide acted as capping and reducing agents, respectively, while ammonium hydroxide controlled the pH during synthesis.
Thermal Analysis
- Thermal behavior of the samples analyzed through Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) recorded data during heating up to 700°C at a rate of 10°C/min in an air stream.
- Well-dispersed cobalt nanoparticles demonstrated high thermal stability up to 400°C.
Particle Characteristics
- The cobalt oxide (Co3O4) exhibited a near-spherical shape with an average particle size of about 10 nm.
- Reduced samples displayed spherical cobalt particles within a silica matrix, forming a core/shell structure, with sizes ranging from 30-70 nm.
Pore Structure and Stability
- The addition of ethylene glycol improved pore formation during calcination and reduction, resulting in a well-dispersed arrangement within the silica matrix.
- Pore volume measurements reported values ranging from 3.10 nm to 5.73 nm across different samples.
Conclusion
- The proposed synthesis route successfully produced thermally stable Co/SiO2 nanocomposites, emphasizing the controlled synthesis and characterizations leading to favorable nanocomposite properties.
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This quiz explores the synthesis and characterization of cobalt/silica (Co/SiO2) nanocomposite powders. It covers techniques such as thermal calcination-reduction and the Co-gelation method, highlighting their effectiveness in materials preparation. Additionally, X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) are discussed for confirming material properties.
