The influence of precursor source and thermal parameters upon the formation of beta-phase molybdenum nitride

A. G. Cairns, J. G. Gallagher, J. S. J. Hargreaves, D. Mckay, E. Morrison, J. L. Rico, K. Wilson

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Abstract

In the present paper the effect of the MoO3 precursor and procedure on the synthesis of beta-phase molybdenum nitride is reported. Two different sources of MoO3 were used, and treated under a flow of gas N2/H2 at 700 or 750 °C employing various heating ramp rates. All samples were characterized by XRD, SEM and their textural properties were determined by application of the BET method. The results show that, depending on the precursor, markedly different morphologies were observed, whereas both the molybdenum source and the thermal treatment, strongly influence the incorporation of nitrogen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)851-854
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds
Volume479
Issue number1-2
Early online date31 Jan 2009
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Jun 2009

Keywords

  • Molybdenum nitride
  • SEM
  • Thermal parameters
  • XRD

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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