Sol-gel synthesis of NZP phosphates

Abstract

Nanosized zirconium orthophosphate powders NaZr₂(PO₄)₃ were synthesized by the sol-gel method. Evolution of the phase composition of the synthesized powder depending on the excess amount of Na₂CO₃ was investigated. Obtained phosphates were characterized by means of XRD, DTA/TGA, electron microscopy and IR spectroscopy methods.