Solid-State Metathetic Synthesis of Strontium Molybdate Particles Assisted by Microwave Irradiation

Abstract

A solid-state metathetic route was used to synthesize strontium molybdate (SrMoO₄) particles assisted by microwave irradiation under environmentally friendly conditions. The SrMoO₄ particles were synthesized successfully using the solid-state metathetic method with microwave irradiation. Well crystallized SrMoO₄ particles were formed at 600 ºC for 3 h, showing a spherical and homogeneous morphology with sizes of 0.5-1 μm. The solid-state metathetic reaction of the SrMoO₄ particles is discussed in detail based on the exothermic reaction. The synthesized SrMoO₄ particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The optical properties were investigated by photoluminescence emission and Raman spectroscopy.