The Effect of Acid-base Concentration on UV Absorption of Titania Prepared via Sol-Gel Synthesis

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Wilasinee Sathitdetkunchorn

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The present study aimed to investigate the effect of various acids and pH towards the UV absorption of titania powder prepared by a sol-gel method. Hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and nitric acid (HNO3) with various pH of 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively, were used as starting material. The results revealed that the UV absorption of titania powder depends on acids and pH. The results also suggested that the titania powder prepared by HCl with pH 6 has maximum UV absorption (with A = 1.98929).

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Sathitdetkunchorn, W. (2014). The Effect of Acid-base Concentration on UV Absorption of Titania Prepared via Sol-Gel Synthesis. University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Journal Humanities and Social Sciences, 34(1), 44–55. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/utccjournalhs/article/view/188716
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