Synthesis and characterization and X-ray/gamma ray absorption properties of tin oxide synthesized via solution combustion method

Abstract

Tin oxide (SnO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are synthesized via solution combustion method using Glycine as a fuel followed by the calcination and characterization. The Bragg reflections clearly confirms the formation of tetragonal rutile phase with crystallite size 10 nm. The irregular shaped agglomerated NPs are observed on the surface morphology. The energy band gap was determined (3.7 eV). Theoretically, mass attenuation coefficient is determined which is an essential data required in diverse fields.

Keywords

• SnO2
• Solution combustion method
• Mass attenuation coefficient
• Nanoparticle