Effect of vibro-milling time on phase formation and particle size of barium titanate nanopowders

Abstract

Barium titanate (BT) nanopowder was synthesized by a solid state reaction via a rapid vibro-milling technique. The effect of milling time on phase formation and particle size of BT powder was investigated. Powder samples were characterized using XRD (X-ray diffraction) and SEM techniques. It was found that the resulting BT powders have a range of particle size depending on milling times. Production of a single-phase BT nanopowder can be successfully achieved by employing a combination of 30 h milling time and calcination conditions of 1200 °C for 2 h. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l.