Abstract
Niobium diboride (NbB2) nanorods have been successfully synthesized by the reaction of NbCl5 with NaBH4 in the temperature range of 550-650 °C in an autoclave. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electron diffraction show that the as-prepared products are NbB2. Transmission electron micrographs shows that the average diameter of samples are in the range of 50-60 nm and the length is up to 600 nm. The mechanism for the formation of crystalline NbB2 is proposed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3550-3552 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 28 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Dec |
Keywords
- Nanorod
- Niobium diboride
- Synthesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering