Single phase La0.5Eu0.5PO4 solid solutions have been synthesised by hydrothermal precipitation and co-precipitation.
Synthesis route effects morphology and crystal structure of precursors as well as microstructure of sintered pellets.
Microstructure of sintered pellets strongly depends on the size and shape of the precursor material.
Needle-like precursor seem to be most suitable for the fabrication of a ceramic waste form.