Preliminary Study of Particle Size Analysis CuAl2O4 based on X-ray Diffractogram

Shielda Natalia Joris (Universitas Pattimura)
Yuli Ainun Rosidah (Sekolah Tinggi Teknik Industri Turen)

SAINSMAT: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2020): Volume 9 Nomor 2 (September 2020)

Preliminary research on CuAl2O4 particle size analysis was conducted to determine the probability of synthesizing these nanoparticles in water system by using the sol-gel technique. Precursors materials which have been used i.e Copper nitrate, aluminium nitrate, and citric acid. This technique starts from the precursor complex, and involves the formation of homogeneous stable intermediates. The structure of CuAl2O4 nanoparticle occurred when all precursors were calcinated at 700 °C at the furnace for an hour. The product was characterized by using X-ray diffraction method. The particle size was measured by Scherrer Law's and it showed to be 9,56 nm.