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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-220 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Mineralogical Magazine |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |