Size controlled mechanochemical synthesis of ZrSi2

Mechanochemical metathesis reactions were utilized to synthesize nanocrystalline ZrSi(2) ranging from 9-30 nm in size. Size was controlled through dilution with CaCl(2). A linear relationship was found between diluent concentration and crystallite size. Unlike typical self-propagating metathesis rea...

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2013-01, Vol.49 (7), p.707-709
Main Authors: Restrepo, David, Hick, Sandra M, Griebel, Carolin, Alarcón, Juan, Giesler, Kyle, Chen, Yan, Orlovskaya, Nina, Blair, Richard G
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Language:English
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Summary:Mechanochemical metathesis reactions were utilized to synthesize nanocrystalline ZrSi(2) ranging from 9-30 nm in size. Size was controlled through dilution with CaCl(2). A linear relationship was found between diluent concentration and crystallite size. Unlike typical self-propagating metathesis reactions, this reaction did not self-propagate, requiring the input of mechanical energy.
ISSN:1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/c2cc36323b