ISSN:
1573-4803
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract Preliminary studies have shown that in order to achieve the complete removal of the uptaken CO2 and H2O from a ytterbium oxide aged in air, thermal activation up to 1173 K is required. Parallel studies have shown that bulk hydration of Yb2O3 does occur, the CO2 acting as a kinetic inhibitor. The above results refer to a Yb2O3 prepared in our laboratory from hydroxicarbonate-like phases. In the present work, the influence of the preparation method on the hydration process is examined, by extending the study to two additional samples, a standard commercial one and another obtained by calcining a ytterbium oxalate. It is shown that the intensity of the hydration reaction depends strongly on the method of preparation. Certain applications of 4f oxides, such as their use as transition metal supports, involve thermochemical processes which may alter drastically the initial texture of the ytterbia from the oxalate. It makes this sample less useful although its initial specific surface area is high.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00555290
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