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Title: Surface chemistry of nanometric ceria particles in aqueous dispersions

Journal Article · · Journal of Colloid and Interface Science; (United States)
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Equipe Mixte C.E.A-R.P. Rhone-Poulenc, Aubervilliers (France)
  2. CEN Saclay, Gif sur Yvette (France)

The oxide/water interface of nanometric ceria particles has been studied through titration of the surface sites. The adsorption and desorption of protons, hydroxyls, and anions have been measured through potentiometry and chemical analysis. It has been found that these processes cause reactions between surfaces. Conversely, the loss of reactive surfaces which results from chemical treatments changes the charge behavior of the dispersions and reduces it to that of the pure fired oxide.

OSTI ID:
5836490
Journal Information:
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science; (United States), Vol. 160:2; ISSN 0021-9797
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English