Preparation of Magnesium Titanate by Using Magnesium Chloride a Byproduct of Titanium Plant

This study explores the preparation of magnesium titanate using magnesium chloride, a byproduct of the titanium production plantas a precursor. The synthesis involves the reaction of MgCl 2 with titanium tetrachloride under controlled thermal conditions. Initially, MgCl 2 and TiCl 4 are thoroughly mixed in stoichiometric proportions with an excess of oxalic acid solution to produce magnesium titanyl oxalate. The mixture is then subjected to a calcination process at temperatures ranging from 300 degrees C to 1000 degrees C in an oxygen-rich environment. The physicochemical properties of the synthesized MgTiO 3 were analyzed using EDS, XRD, TG/DTA, SEM, and particle size analysis. This comprehensive set of analytical techniques provides a thorough understanding of the elemental, structural, thermal, morphological and physical characteristics of magnesium titanate. The formation of pure magnesium titanate is confirmed at temperatures above 800 degrees C, with lower temperatures leading to the presence of intermediate phases such as MgTi 2 O 5 . The synthesized MgTiO 3 exhibits a homogeneous microstructure with well-defined grain boundaries, indicating successful preparation of the desired ceramic material.