Abstract
Uniform submicron BiMn2O5 particles were prepared via a facile one-step hydrothermal route at low temperature. Bi(NO3)3, MnCl2·4H2O and KMnO4 were used as starting materials; KOH as a pH adjustor and also as a mineralizer. Single-crystalline orthorhombic BiMn2O5 sample with controllable morphology was obtained. The microstructure strongly depends on the molar ratio of the starting materials, KOH concentration and reaction temperature. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy shows the existence of Mn4+ state. Magnetic measurement indicates Néel temperature TN at 44 K. The susceptibility above TN obeys the Curie-Weiss law, χ = C/(T - θ), with θ = -350 K. The effective paramagnetic moment μeff = 4.66 μB/Mn, demonstrating the coexistence of mixed Mn3+ and Mn4+ valences.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1702-1708 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Materials Research Bulletin |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- A. Oxides
- B. Chemical synthesis
- C. Electron microscopy
- D. Magnetic properties
- D. Microstructure