Lithium aluminate (LiAlO2) was synthesized by coprecipitation. The material was calcined at different temperatures and characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, gas adsorption, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), providing a structural, morphological and textural characterization. Different crystalline phases were observed as the temperature was raised from 550 to 1150 ºC. Texturally, the material was classified as non-porous and particulate at 550 and 750 ºC showing micropores at 950 ºC. Comparative analysis of TEM and SEM images allowed the identification of nanoflakes and microsheets as the main morphology present in the material.
coprecipitation; lithium aluminate; calcination
