Within the framework of hexagonal lanthanum oxide ( h - La 2 O 3) formation, lanthanum hexaboride film on sapphire substrate ( LaB 6/ Al 2 O 3) was oxidized at different temperatures (700-1000 °C) under reduced atmospheric pressure (1·10-2,1.5·10-1Torr) during 30 min. The composition evolution of La 2 O 3/ LaB 6 structure versus annealing temperature has been studied using XRD, FIR reflectivity spectroscopy, SEM and electron probe X-ray microanalysis (EDS). The annealing of the LaB 6 film at T =700 °C under air pressure of 1·10-2 Torr generates thin La 2 O 3 layer which exhibits as inferred from XRD the hexagonal phase. The hydratation of La 2 O 3/ LaB 6/ Al 2 O 3 in distilled water for 30 min and postannealing at 900 °C under air pressure of 1.5·10-1 Torr transform h - La 2 O 3 into hexagonal La ( OH )3 phase accompanied monoclinic LaO ( OH ) and lanthanum oxide carbonate hydrate species.
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