Transformation of ferrihydrite to hematite: An in situ investigation on the kinetics and mechanisms

H. P. Vu, S. Shaw, L. G. Benning

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    Abstract

    The kinetics and mechanisms of the transformation of 2-line ferrihydrite (FH) to hematite (HM), in the presence of Pb at elevated temperatures and high pH condition, were elucidated using synchrotron-based, in situ energy dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDXRD). The time-resolved diffraction data indicated that HM crystallization occurred via a two-stage process. Based on the EDXRD data, combined with high-resolution electron microscopic images, an aqueous-aided 2D growth mechanism is proposed for both HM crystallization stages. © 2008 The Mineralogical Society.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)217-220
    Number of pages3
    JournalMineralogical Magazine
    Volume72
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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