Molybdenum carbide has been formed in the silica gel matrix by the in situ reduction of ammonium molybdate. The average particle size of molybdenum carbide is in the range of 5-15nm. The detailed XRD analyses coupled with thermodynamic arguments show that reduction of ammonium molybdate is predominantly by in situ generated hydrogen.
Origin
Jadavpur University, India
Journal Title
Trans Indian Ceram Soc 62 2 April-June/03 92-96
Sector
Special Glass
Class
S 2888