Evaluation of CoAl2O4 as ceramic pigments

CoAl2O4 powder was obtained from a mixture of Co and Al oxalates at a ratio of 1:8 (Co:Al). The material was calcinated at different temperatures, established from TG data, and characterized using FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, BET surface area, and thermal analysis. The dyeing characteristics of CoAl2O4 were established by coating ceramic substrates with different concentrations of the powder. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.