文摘
Highly dense, spherical yttria (Y2O3) and erbia (Er2O3) particles were synthesized from their corresponding metal-ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA) complexes. The EDTA·Y·H and EDTA·Er·H complexes were prepared in powdered form. These complexes were used as the staring materials for synthesis of the Y2O3 and Er2O3 particles. The particles were synthesized using an H2-O2 flame produced with a commercial flame spray apparatus. Crystalline structure, surface and cross-sectional morphologies, and elemental distribution of the synthesized particles were investigated. It was confirmed that the crystalline phases of the Y2O3 and Er2O3 particles were homogeneous. In addition, the elemental distribution of the particles was uniform. These results indicate that dense, spherical particles of Y2O3 and Er2O3 have been synthesized with EDTA·Y·H and EDTA·Er·H complexes, respectively.