Structures of β-FeOOH particles formed in the presence of Ti(IV), Cr(III), and Cu(II) ions

b-FeOOH particles were prepared by aging aqueous FeCl3 solutions containing Ti(IV), Cr(III), and Cu(II) at room temperature for 360 days. The structures of the formed particles were investigated by various techniques including TEM, XRD, XAFS, and adsorption of N-2 and H2O. Ti(IV) markedly impeded the crystallization and particle growth of beta-FeOOH by coprecipitation with Fe(M) and disturbing the short-range structure of beta-FeOOH particles. In the presence of a large amount of Tiff), it was pronounced that the hydrolysis of Ti(IV) impeded beta-FeOOH formation by reducing the solution pH, whereas Cr(III) and Cu(II), which were hardly involved in the products, gave rise to no noticeable effects on the formation of beta-FeOOH particles. The knowledge obtained in this study can be available for interpretation of the anticorroding function of Ti alloyed with steels in a Cl-containing environment. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science (USA).