Effect of particle size on the oxidation behavior of nanophase tin synthesized by inert gas condensation

J. S. Kim, M. Y. Huh, J. P. Ahn

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Abstract

Nanophase tin powder having sizes ranging from 6 to 40 nm was synthesized by the inert gas condensation method using helium as the convection gas. As-synthesized particles smaller than 8 nm were the amorphous tin oxide. As-synthesized particles larger than 10 nm can be characterized by the core-shell structure comprising inner crystalline tin core and outer amorphous tin oxide shell having a thickness of about 4 nm. Upon annealing in air, the oxidation of nanophase tin particles strongly depended on particle size. With increasing particle size, the transformation into the crystalline phases took places at a higher temperature. Calculation of the size dependent melting temperature of tin particles indicates that melting of the tin encapsulated with the amorphous tin oxide took place prior to the oxidation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNanocomposites and Nanoporous Materials
EditorsChang Kyu Rhee
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages9-12
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9783908451273
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event7th International Symposium on Nanocomposites and Nanoporous Materials, ISNAM 2006 - Gyeongju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 2006 Feb 152006 Feb 17

Publication series

NameSolid State Phenomena
Volume119
ISSN (Print)1012-0394
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9779

Other

Other7th International Symposium on Nanocomposites and Nanoporous Materials, ISNAM 2006
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityGyeongju
Period06/2/1506/2/17

Keywords

  • Amorphous tin oxide
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanophase tin
  • Nanophase tin oxide
  • Oxidation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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