Abstract
The iron(III) phosphate strengite, FePO4,2H2O, has been precipitated at 25 °C by mixing solutions of iron alum and ammonium phosphate. The rate of crystallization has been determined by pH recording. Three stages of crystal growth kinetics could be distinguished: (1) mononuclear growth, (2) polynuclear growth and, in a few cases, (3) spiral growth (BCF mechanism). From the first two, the value of edge free energy λ = 87 ± 1 pJ/m was found. The identity of the precipitate was verified by SEM, XRD and Mössbauer spectroscopy.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Crystal Growth |
Volume | 482 |
Pages (from-to) | 9-14 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 0022-0248 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- A1. Surface processes
- A2. Growth from solutions
- B1. Iron compounds
- B1. Minerals
- B1. Phosphates