Serpentine affected soils and the formation of magnesium phosphates (struvite)

2013 ◽  
Vol 93 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Y. Baugé ◽  
L. M. Lavkulich ◽  
H. E. Schreier
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Ammonium Oxalate ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Available Phosphorus ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Soil Solution P ◽  
Fraser Valley ◽  
Bray P1 ◽  
Magnesium Phosphates

Baugé, S. M. Y., Lavkulich, L. M. and Schreier, H. E. 2013. Serpentine affected soils and the formation of magnesium phosphates (struvite). Can. J. Soil Sci. 93: 161–172. The Sumas River watershed, located in the intensive agricultural region of the Lower Fraser Valley of British Columbia (Canada), contains serpentine asbestos from a natural landslide. Serpentinic soils have a high Mg to Ca ratio that can affect soil fertility, including soil-solution P relations. The objectives of the study were: (i) to evaluate some common methods of estimating plant available phosphorus in the surface horizons of the serpentine-affected soils and those receiving large quantities of livestock manure, and (ii) to determine if there is evidence for the formation of soluble Mg phosphates, e.g., struvite, a meta-stable P phase in these soils. Seven soil nutrient extractants were used to determine major and minor elemental concentrations. Acid ammonium oxalate, 1 M HCl and Bray P1 extractions were most effective for measuring available phosphorus in these soils. Manure and fertilizer applications appear to favor the formation of Mg-phosphates, and are considered to be more soluble in terms of phosphorus than either calcium-phosphates or aluminum/iron-phosphates. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance examinations gave positive evidence for the presence of struvite in the soils.

Control of the phase composition of advanced calcium phosphates using an x-ray diffractometer with a curved position-sensitive detector

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (6) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
V. P. Sirotinkin ◽  
O. V. Baranov ◽  
A. Yu. Fedotov ◽  
S. M. Barinov
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Position Sensitive Detector ◽  
Sensitive Detector ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Impurity Phases ◽  
Position Sensitive ◽  
Diffraction Peaks ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The results of studying the phase composition of advanced calcium phosphates Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, β-Ca3(PO4)2, α-Ca3(PO4)2, CaHPO4 · 2H2O, Ca8(HPO4)2(PO4)4 · 5H2O using an x-ray diffractometer with a curved position-sensitive detector are presented. Optimal experimental conditions (angular positions of the x-ray tube and detector, size of the slits, exposure time) were determined with allowance for possible formation of the impurity phases during synthesis. The construction features of diffractometers with a position-sensitive detector affecting the profile characteristics of x-ray diffraction peaks are considered. The composition for calibration of the diffractometer (a mixture of sodium acetate and yttrium oxide) was determined. Theoretical x-ray diffraction patterns for corresponding calcium phosphates are constructed on the basis of the literature data. These x-ray diffraction patterns were used to determine the phase composition of the advanced calcium phosphates. The features of advanced calcium phosphates, which should be taken into account during the phase analysis, are indicated. The powder of high-temperature form of tricalcium phosphate strongly adsorbs water from the environment. A strong texture is observed on the x-ray diffraction spectra of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate. A rather specific x-ray diffraction pattern of octacalcium phosphate pentahydrate revealed the only one strong peak at small angles. In all cases, significant deviations are observed for the recorded angular positions and relative intensity of the diffraction peaks. The results of the study of experimentally obtained mixtures of calcium phosphate are presented. It is shown that the graphic comparison of experimental x-ray diffraction spectra and pre-recorded spectra of the reference calcium phosphates and possible impurity phases is the most effective method. In this case, there is no need for calibration. When using this method, the total time for analysis of one sample is no more than 10 min.

Influence of soil organic matter on sulfate retention in two Podzols in Quebec, Canada

1999 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Courchesne ◽  
J.-F. Laberge ◽  
A. Dufresne
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Organic Matter ◽  
Ammonium Oxalate ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Fine Silt ◽  
Mineral Horizon ◽  
Organic C ◽  
X Ray

The role of soil organic matter (OM) on SO4 retention was investigated by comparing OM content, SO4 retention, and the distribution of Fe, Al and Si compounds in OM-poor (Grands-Jardins, PGJ) and OM-rich (Hermine, HER) Podzols from Québec, Canada. At both sites, four pedons were sampled by horizon; soil pH in H2O, organic C, phosphate-extractable SO4 and, sodium pyrophosphate, acid ammonium oxalate and dithionite-citrate-bicarbonate (DCB) extractable Fe, Al and Si were measured for each mineral horizon. The mineralogy of the clay (<2 µm) and fine silt (2–20 µm) fractions of selected horizons was determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and infrared spectroscopy (IR). Weighted mean organic C and pyrophosphate extractable Fe and Al contents were significantly higher in the HER than in the PGJ sola, while the PGJ soils were richer in amorphous inorganic Al. No trends were observed for inorganic Fe compounds. Chemical dissolution and IR allowed the identification of short-range ordered aluminosilicates, probably allophane, in the OM-poor and slightly acidic to neutral PGJ soils. These materials were absent from the OM-rich and acidic HER soils. Phosphate extractions showed that the weighted mean native SO4 content was five times higher in the PGJ than in the HER soil. Finally, native SO4 was strongly related to inorganic Fe, Al and Si (associated with allophane) at PGJ but only to inorganic Fe at HER. These results indicate that OM indirectly affects SO4 sorption through the influence organic substances exerts on the nature and distribution of pedogenic Fe, Al and Si compounds, such as allophane, in Podzolic profiles. Key words: Organic matter, sulfate, imogolite, allophane, silica, Podzol

Optical and X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Certain Calcium Phosphates

1945 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 491-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Bale ◽  
John F. Bonner ◽  
Harold C. Hodge ◽  
Howard Adler ◽  
A.R. Wreath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Characterization of Nano-Biphasic Calcium Phosphates Synthesized under Microwave Curing

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 67-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafa I. Abdel-Fattah ◽  
Fikry M. Reicha ◽  
Tarek A. Elkhooly
Keyword(s):  
Ph Value ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Chemical Precipitation ◽  
Calcium Deficiency ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Microwave Curing ◽  
Tcp Phase ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Two biphasic BCP ceramic samples were synthesized by chemical precipitation and microwave curing of calcium deficient hydroxyapatite CDHA under the same pH value and temperature but varied in their initial Ca/P molar ratio. Precipitates were characterization after thermogravimetric analysis, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, atomic absorption spectroscopy and TEM. Hydroxyapatite (HA) contents were measured for the two biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) ceramics by sintering the calcium-deficient apatites (CDHA). The results reveal two condensation mechanisms of HPO42- affecting the Ca/P molar ratio after calcination. The X-ray diffraction patterns of BCP powders show the in situ formation of -TCP in the BCP powder. The amount of -TCP phase increases as the initial Ca/P molar ratio decreases due to more calcium deficiency in CDHA structure. The influence of HPO42- incorporation on increasing -TCP phase content after calcination is evaluated. TEM micrographs proved the effect of microwave curing during the preparation process on reducing of particle size to nanoscale range and the destruction of CDHA to finer HA and -TCP particles upon calcination.

Chemical and X-Ray Diffraction Studies of Calcium Phosphates

1938 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 156-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold C. Hodge ◽  
Marian L. LeFevre ◽  
William F. Bale
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Synthesis and characterization of the barium oxalates BaC2O4·0.5H2O, α-BaC2O4 and β-BaC2O4

2002 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 808-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Axel Nørlund Christensen ◽  
Rita Grønbæk Hazell ◽  
Ian Charles Madsen
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Ammonium Oxalate ◽  
Barium Chloride ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Space Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Weak Hydrogen Bonds ◽  
Made In

The synthesis of BaC2O4·0.5H2O and its thermal decomposition to α-BaC2O4 and β-BaC2O4 was investigated. BaC2O4·0.5H2O is precipitated at room temperature from aqueous solutions of barium chloride and ammonium oxalate. The deuterated compound BaC2O4·0.5D2O was made in analogy with D2O as the solvent. The compounds were characterized by X-ray and neutron diffraction analysis. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction of BaC2O4·0.5H2O measured at 120 K gave the triclinic cell a = 8.692 (1), b = 9.216 (1), c = 6.146 (1) Å, α = 95.094 (3), β = 95.492 (3), γ = 64.500 (3)°, space group P\bar 1, Z = 4. Two independent Ba atoms are each coordinated to nine O atoms at distances from 2.73 (1) to 2.99 (1) Å. One of the two oxalate ions deviates significantly from planarity. The water molecule does form weak hydrogen bonds. In situ X-ray powder diffraction was used to study the thermal decomposition of BaC2O4·0.5H2O and the formation of α-BaC2O4. The X-ray powder pattern of α-BaC2O4 measured at 473 K was indexed on a triclinic cell with a = 5.137 (3), b = 8.764 (6), c = 9.006 (4) Å, α = 83.57 (4), β = 98.68 (5), γ = 99.53 (5)°, and the space group P\bar 1 with Z = 4.

scholarly journals Determination of stoichiometric Ca/P ratio in biphasic calcium phosphates using X-ray diffraction analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong-Keun Song ◽  
Dong-Hyun Kim ◽  
Tae-Wan Kim ◽  
Yang-Do Kim ◽  
Hong-Chae Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diffraction Analysis ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

scholarly journals Integrated 3D Information for Custom-Made Bone Grafts: Focus on Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Bone Substitute Biomaterials

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 4931
Author(s):  
Alessandra Giuliani ◽  
Maria Laura Gatto ◽  
Luigi Gobbi ◽  
Francesco Guido Mangano ◽  
Carlo Mangano
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Biphasic Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Compressive Loading ◽  
Peak Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Custom Made

Purpose: Several studies showed that the sintering temperature of 1250 °C could affect the formation of α-Ca3(PO4)2, which is responsible for the reduction of the hardness value of biphasic calcium phosphate biocomposites, but they did not evaluate the inference of the sintering time at peak temperature on transition of β-Ca3(PO4)2 to α-Ca3(PO4)2. This analysis explored, in an innovative way, inferences and correlations between volumetric microstructure, mechanical properties, sintering temperature, and time at peak temperature in order to find the best sintering conditions for biphasic calcium phosphate composites grafted in severe alveolar bone defects. Methods: Sintered biphasic calcium phosphates (30%-hydroxyapatite/70%-tricalcium phosphate) were tested by microCT imaging for the 3D morphometric analysis, by compressive loading to find their mechanical parameters, and by X-ray diffraction to quantify the phases via Rietveld refinement for different sintering temperatures and times at the peak temperature. Data were analysed in terms of statistical inference using Pearson’s correlation coefficients. Results: All the studied scaffolds closely mimicked the alveolar organization of the jawbone, independently on the sintering temperatures and times; however, mechanical testing revealed that the group with peak temperature, which lasted for 2 hours at 1250 °C, showed the highest strength both at the ultimate point and at fracture point. Conclusion: The good mechanical performances of the group with peak temperature, which lasted for 2 hours at 1250 °C, is most likely due to the absence of the α-Ca3(PO4)2 phase, as revealed by X-ray diffraction. However, we detected its presence after sintering at the same peak temperature for longer times, showing the time-dependence, combined with the temperature-dependence, of the β-Ca3(PO4)2 to α-Ca3(PO4)2 transition.

Mapping the density and mineral phase of calcium in bone at the interface with biomaterials using scanning x-ray microscopy

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 44-45
Author(s):  
C. J. Buckley ◽  
S. Downes ◽  
N. Khaleque ◽  
S. J. Bellamy ◽  
X. Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Bone Mineral ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Mineral Phase ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Prosthetic Implants ◽  
Chemical Phase ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Rapid Healing ◽  
Prosthetic Implant

Orthopaedic surgery often involves the insertion of a prosthetic implant. For successful and rapid healing, it is important for the prosthesis to make a close and well integrated bond with the bone tissue. To assist this integration, a number of “biomaterials” are on trial as components in the prosthetic implants. Much work is in progress to determine the phase, composition and density of bone mineral at the bone/biomaterial interface. It is expected that the results of this work can be used to develop synthetic calcium phosphates which can be incorporated in prosthetic implants. The composition of bone and biomaterials has been investigated using techniques such as x-ray diffraction, Infra-red, NMR and EXAFS on homogenized samples. However, these studies do not determine the spatial distribution of the bone mineral, its density, localized mineral phase or cellular integration with biomaterials. Electron microscopy with electron probe microanalysis, light and Infra-red microscopy can indicate the presence of mineral in relation to the tissue morphology, but do not give a spatial measure of the density or chemical phase of the mineral at the sub micron level.

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