Synthesis of BaCuO2 by Different Ways

In order to optimize the synthesis of BaCuO₂, different modes were developed and estimated. Wet chemical powders produced by coprecipitation of oxalates or hydroxycarbonates were characterized and their reactivity is compared with the conventional ceramic process of firing a mixture of BaCO₃ and CuO by DTA, XRD and IR-investigations. This becomes possible, because the decomposition of these chemical precursors to BaCO₃ and CuO is finished up to 600 °C. Hence, the same reaction for the formation of BaCuO₂ is monitored.