Combined X-ray diffraction and diffuse reflectance analysis of nanocrystalline mixed Sn(II) and Sn(IV) Oxide Powders

Authors

Hongmei Deng, Marquette UniversityFollow
Jeanne Hossenlopp, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

12-2005

Publisher

American Chemical Society

Source Publication

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B

Source ISSN

1520-6106

Abstract

Nanocrystalline mixtures of Sn(II) and Sn(IV) oxide powders, potential gas sensor materials, are synthesized via a simple precipitation route using SnCl(2) as the precursor. Materials are characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The ratio of Sn(II)/Sn(IV) in powders precipitated at room temperature, as well as the identity of the primary Sn(II) product (SnO or Sn(6)O(4)(OH)(4)), can be varied by adjusting aging time and washing procedures. The identity of the initial Sn(II) product influences the subsequent phase composition and degree of disorder in the tetragonal SnO(2) phase obtained following sintering in air. Analysis of the DRS absorption edge and long-wavelength (Urbach) absorption tail is used to determine the SnO(2) optical band gap and extent of disorder. SnO(2) obtained by heating the SnO/SnO(2) mixture at 600 or 800 degrees C has a smaller optical band gap and a broader Urbach tail than the analogous sample obtained from heating Sn(6)O(4)(OH)(4), indicating a more disordered material.

Comments

Accepted version. The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 109, No. 1 (December 2005): 66-73. DOI. © 2005 American Chemical Society. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Deng, Hongmei and Hossenlopp, Jeanne, "Combined X-ray diffraction and diffuse reflectance analysis of nanocrystalline mixed Sn(II) and Sn(IV) Oxide Powders" (2005). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 180.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/180