Sol-Gel Hydrotalcites were synthesized using magnesium ethoxide and va
riable aluminum sources: aluminum acetilacetonate, aluminum chloride,
aluminum nitrate and aluminum sulfate; in all cases, the gelation was
done at pH 10. X-ray diffraction studies show that the crystallinity d
epends on the aluminum precursor used. The crystallinity was found in
the order aluminum acetylcetonate > aluminum chloride > aluminum nitra
te > aluminum sulfate. The precursor determines the sintering behavior
as well.