Phase analysis of ZrO2-SiO2 systems synthesized through Ball milling mechanical activations

Rizka Nurlaila, Musyarofah, Nibras Fuadi Muwwaqor, Triwikantoro, Anton Kuswoyo, Suminar Pratapa*

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Abstract

Zircon powders have been produced from raw materials of amorphous zirconia and amorphous silica powders obtained from natural zircon sand of Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia. Synthesis process was started with the extraction of zircon powder to produce sodium silicate solution and pure zircon powder. The amorphous zirconia and silica powders were prepared by alkali fusion and co-precipitation techniques. The powders were mixed using a planetary ball mill, followed by a calcination of various holding time of 3, 10, and 15 h. Phase characterization was done using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) technique and analysis of the diffraction data was carried out using Rietica and MAUD software. The identified phases after the calcination were zircon, tetragonal zirconia, and cristobalite. The highest zircon content was obtained in the sample calcinated for15 hours -reaching 99.66 %wt. Crystallite size analysis revealed that the samples calcinated for 3, 10, and 15 h exhibited zircon crystal size of 176 (1) nm, 191 (1) nm and 233 (1) nm respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Engineering, Science and Nanotechnology 2016, ICESNANO 2016
EditorsBudi Kristiawan, Agung Tri Wijayanta, Dominicus Danardono, Budi Santoso, Miftahul Anwar, Triyono, Syamsul Hadi, Joko Triyono, Eko Surojo, Dody Ariawan, Ubaidillah, Suyitno, Nurul Muhayat
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735414525
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Jan 2017
Event1st International Conference on Engineering, Science and Nanotechnology 2016, ICESNANO 2016 - Solo, Indonesia
Duration: 3 Aug 20165 Aug 2016

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1788
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Engineering, Science and Nanotechnology 2016, ICESNANO 2016
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CitySolo
Period3/08/165/08/16

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