Dynamic response of CoSb2O6 trirutile-type oxides in a CO2 atmosphere at low-temperatures

Sensors (Basel). 2014 Aug 26;14(9):15802-14. doi: 10.3390/s140915802.

Abstract

Experimental work on the synthesis of the CoSb2O6 oxide and its CO2 sensing properties is presented here. The oxide was synthesized by a microwave-assisted colloidal method in presence of ethylenediamine after calcination at 600 °C. This CoSb2O6 oxide crystallized in a tetragonal structure with cell parameters a = 4.6495 and c = 9.2763 Å, and space group P4(2)/mnm. To prove its physical, chemical and sensing properties, the oxide was subjected to a series of tests: Raman spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and impedance (Z) measurements. Microstructures, like columns, bars and hollow hemispheres, were observed. For the CO2 sensing test, a thick film of CoSb2O6 was used, measuring the impedance variations on the presence of air/CO2 flows (0.100 sccm/0.100 sccm) using AC (alternating current) signals in the frequency-range 0.1-100 kHz and low relative temperatures (250 and 300 °C). The CO2 sensing results were quite good.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antimony / chemistry*
  • Carbon Dioxide / analysis*
  • Carbon Dioxide / chemistry*
  • Cobalt / chemistry*
  • Conductometry / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Oxides
  • antimony oxide
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Cobalt
  • Antimony
  • cobalt oxide