Effect of firing temperature on surface morphology of nanosized ferrite-based thick film with linseed oil as organic vehicle

Intan Helina Hasan*, Mohd Nizar Hamidon, Muhammad Asnawi Mohd Kusaimi, Saman Azhari, Nur Alin Mohd Azhari, Rosiah Osman, Juraina Md Yusof, Ismayadi Ismail

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of morphological study on nanosized nickel zinc ferrite (NZF) thick film using linseed oil as organic vehicle and nanosized NZF powder. First, NZF nanopowder is mixed with organic vehicle which consists of linseed oil, m-xylene and α-terpineol. Paste samples were screen printed onto alumina as substrate, dried and fired at different temperatures of 100°C, 200°C, and 300°C, respectively. Microscopic images of the samples and elemental analysis were observed to determine good dispersion of the active powder with the organic vehicle. Based on the results, the nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed, and images of thick films fired at 200°C and 300°C have shown clearly visible particles, indicating that at these temperatures, the organic vehicle has started to evaporate on the surface, revealing nanoparticles of the active powders. The elemental analysis confirmed this idea, of which carbon element of the organic vehicle gradually decreased with increasing temperature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)660-667
Number of pages8
JournalInternational Journal of Nanotechnology
Volume16
Issue number11-12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Firing temperature
  • Linseed oil
  • Morphology
  • Nanopowders
  • Nickel zinc ferrite
  • NZF
  • Organic vehicle
  • Thick film

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Bioengineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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