TITLE:
Growth and Characterization Studies of SrCaMHP Single Crystal in Silica Gel Medium and Laser Induced Nucleation Reduction Strategy
AUTHORS:
G. Kanchana, P. Sundaramoorthi, G.P. Jeyanthi
KEYWORDS:
SrCaMHP, SEM, laser light, calculi, surface morphology, growth parameters, trace elements, isotopes.
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering,
Vol.8 No.1,
January
20,
2009
ABSTRACT: SrCaMHP (Strontium Calcium Magnesium Hydrogen Phosphate) crystals were grown in
silica gel medium using different gel densities, various concentrations of phosphoric acid
and supernatant solutions. The gel pH plays an important role in the formation of different
HPO4 species in the phosphoric system. The growth of SrCaMHP crystals depends upon the pH of the inner reactant ionic concentration. The characterizations of grown crystals
were studied by FTIR, TGA/DTA, SEM, XRD and etching. The results are reported and
discussed in detailed manner.