Abstract
The transformation of hematite to magnetite by high-energy ball
milling in a sealed container has been studied by Mossbauer
spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction. Mechanisms for this
transformation are critically discussed. The dominant mechanism is
concluded to be due to bond breaking during the high energy ball
milling followed by release of the oxygen from the vial. The
reverse transformation, magnetite to hematite, is demonstrated to
occur by ball milling in air. Mechanisms for this reverse
transformation are also put forward.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Materials Science Forum |
Volume | 235-238 |
Pages (from-to) | 205-210 |
ISSN | 0255-5476 |
Publication status | Published - 1997 |