Synthesis and characterization of monoclinic KGd(WO4)2 particles for non-cubic transparent ceramics

Abstract Monoclinic KGd(WO4)2 (KGW) particles were synthesized using polymeric metal complex sol–gel synthesis method. The derived particles were made as colloidal suspension form for better rotation of particles to have optimum response for applied magnetic field. The KGW fine particle suspension was prepared using electrostatic repulsion by electrolyte polymer. Prepared suspension was kept at 2 T and particles were settled using electrophoretic sedimentation using pH adjustment. The derived sediment was dried at 100 °C and the properties were characterized using XRD.