Electrical properties and humidity sensor characteristics of lead hydroxyapatite material

Crystalline lead hydroxyapatite is obtained by direct precipitation from aqueous solution, the method being easy, fast and reproducible. The synthesis route which does not involve sodium salts or sulfates makes the material suitable for applications in catalysis. The electrical characteristics of le...

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Published in:Applied surface science 2014-06, Vol.303, p.175-179
Main Authors: TUDORACHE, Florin, PETRILA, Iulian, POPA, Karin, CATARGIU, Ana Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Exact sciences and technology
Humidity
Hydroxyapatite
Physics
Precipitation (chemistry)
Sensors
Sodium salts
Sulfates
Synthesis (chemistry)
Water vapor
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Summary:Crystalline lead hydroxyapatite is obtained by direct precipitation from aqueous solution, the method being easy, fast and reproducible. The synthesis route which does not involve sodium salts or sulfates makes the material suitable for applications in catalysis. The electrical characteristics of lead hydroxyapatite material treated at different temperatures, made us focus on the analysis of the influence of water vapors upon the electrical characteristics. Thus, the electrical response to humidity adsorptive processes of lead hydroxyapatite material suggested us to analyze the material characteristics in terms of its use as a humidity sensor. The hydrophilic properties of lead hydroxyapatite material are reflected especially in high sensitivity and reduced time of response of the humidity sensors but also in long time of recovery, which suggests that Pb10(PO4)6(OH)2 material can be used for humidity sensors specialized in monitoring fluctuating humidity environments.
ISSN:0169-4332
1873-5584
DOI:10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.02.138