Synthesis and characterization of monoclinic KGd(WO4)2 particles for non-cubic transparent ceramics

Monoclinic KGd(WO4)2 (KGW) particles were synthesized using polymeric metal complex sol–gel synthesis method. The derived particles were made as colloidal suspension form for better rotation of particles to have optimum response for applied magnetic field. The KGW fine particle suspension was prepared using electrostatic repulsion by electrolyte polymer. Prepared suspension was kept at 2 T and particles were settled using electrophoretic sedimentation using pH adjustment. The derived sediment was dried at 100 °C and the properties were characterized using XRD.

► KGd(WO4)2 (KGW) nanothin particles were prepared and particles were textured using high magneticfield. ► XRD and Raman results of KGW powders agree the crystalline nature of the particles. ► Nanothinned micro rod like structure was confirmed with SEM analysis. ► XRD analysis of the sediment indicates the possibility of texturing in KGW particles.