Synthesis and properties of Ba3NaRu2O9−δ and Ba3(Na, R)Ru2O9−δ (R=rare earth) crystals

Crystals of Ba₃NaRu₂O_9−δ (δ≈0.5) and Ba₃(Na, R)Ru₂O_9−δ (R=Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm and Yb) were grown by an electrochemical method, and their crystallographic, magnetic, and electric properties were studied. All crystals have a hexagonal structure of space group P6₃mmc. Ba₃NaRu₂O_9−δ and Ba₃(Na, R)Ru₂O_9−δ (except Ce) have a negative asymptotic Curie temperature suggesting the existence of an antiferromagnetic order; however, they are paramagnetic at temperatures above 1.7 K. Ba₃NaRu₂O_9−δ has an effective magnetic moment P_eff of 0.91 μ_B, while P_eff of Ba₃(Na, R)Ru₂O_9−δ (except Ce) reflects the large free-ion moment of the rare earth ions. Ba₃(Na, Ce)Ru₂O_9−δ shows peculiar magnetic behavior that differs from the magnetism of other Ba₃(Na, R)Ru₂O_9−δ crystals. The resistivity of all crystals exhibits an activation-type temperature dependence with an activation energy in the range of 0.10.2 eV.     

Ba3YB3O9: phase transition and crystal structure

A new modification of the compound Ba₃YB₃O₉, β phase, has been attained through solid phase transition from phase at 1125–1134 °C. β-Ba₃YB₃O₉ crystallizes in the hexagonal space group with cell parameters a=13.0529(8) Å, c=9.5359(9) Å. The crystal structure of -Ba₃YB₃O₉ has been determined from powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) data. The refinement was carried out using the Rietveld methods and the final refinement converged with R_p=8.8%, and R_wp=11.8% with R_exp=5.65%. In its structure, the isolated [BO₃]³⁻ anionic groups are parallel to each other and distributed layer upon layer along the c-axis. The Y atoms are six-coordinated by the O atoms to form octahedra. The result of IR spectrum confirmed the existence of [BO₃]³⁻ triangular groups.     

Thermodynamics and phase diagrams in the binary systems Na2O-SiO2, Na2O-GeO2, Na2O-B2O3, Li2O-B2O3, CaO-B2O3, SrO-B2O3, and BaO-B2O3

We applied our model to the enthalpy of mixing data of the binary systems Na₂O-SiO₂, Na₂O-GeO₂, Na₂O-B₂O₃, Li₂O-B₂O₃, CaO-B₂O₃, SrO-B₂O₃, and BaO-B₂O₃. The most stable composition in the liquid, that is where the enthalpy of mixing is most negative, is with a metal-oxygen ratio of 4 to 3, for monovalent metals (Na and Li) and 3 to 4 for divalent metals (Ba and Ca) in liquid silicates or borates. The same applies to the CaO-SiO₂, CaO-Al₂O₃, PbO-B₂O₃, PbO-SiO₂, ZnO-B₂O₃, and ZnO-SiO₂ systems. The oxygen to metal ratio, its constant value in various types of systems, reflects and describes the structure of the liquid. Using the analyzed enthalpies of mixing data and the available phase diagrams, we calculated the enthalpies of formation of the various binary compounds. The results are in excellent agreement with data in the literature that were obtained from direct solid-solid calorimetry.     

Thermodynamic properties and phase diagrams of the binary systems B2O3–Ga2O3, B2O3–Al2O3 and B2O3–In2O3

We calculated the binary phase diagrams B₂O₃–Ga₂O₃, B₂O₃–In₂O₃ and B₂O₃–Al₂O₃, and the Gibbs energy of formation of the binary compounds, using experimental liquidus data. The B₂O₃–Ga₂O₃ system is of industrial importance, because liquid B₂O₃, in which Ga₂O₃ is not very soluble, is used to protect GaAs during growth of single crystals of GaAs. During recovery of noble metals B₂O₃ is added to slags containing Al₂O₃ to lower the melting point and the viscosity. The B₂O₃–In₂O₃ system is of much less importance to industry. In all three systems we have a liquid miscibility gap, and also solid binary compounds, none of which melt congruently. The miscibility gaps are not surprising, because even in the B₂O₃–Bi₂O₃ system where four congruently melting compounds are present, a liquid miscibility gap exists close to B₂O₃.     

X-ray diffraction study of Ba0.985Na0.015Ti0.985Nb0.015O3, Ba0.6Na0.4Ti0.6Nb0.4O3 and Ba0.3Na0.7Ti0.3Nb0.7O3 compositions

The Ba_0.985Na_0.015Ti_0.985Nb_0.015O₃, Ba_0.6Na_0.4Ti_0.6Nb_0.4O₃ and Ba_0.3Na_0.7Ti_0.3Nb_0.7O₃ compositions of the (1 − x) BaTiO₃–xNaNbO₃ (BTNNx) system have been studied by X-ray diffraction and by measurements of dielectric properties. The specimens with composition BTNN (x = 0.015, 0.40 and 0.70) have been refined by the JANA program from X-ray powder diffraction data. Ceramic samples with composition (1 − x) BaTiO₃ + xNaNbO₃ (where x = 0.015, 0.40 and 0.70) were prepared by calcinations from appropriate mixture of BaCO₃, TiO₂, Na₂CO₃ and Nb₂O₅. The calcined powder was sintered at temperature range 1200–1400 °C. As the composition x increased from 0.015 (and 0.70), the ferroelectric ceramics (x = 0.015, FE) with tetragonal phase changed to the ferroelectric relaxors (RFE, x = 0.40). RFE ceramics showed a peculiar diffuse phase transition and dielectric relaxation at the low temperature (down to 180 K) due to a frustration between RFE and FE state. These ceramics present the classical ferroelectric character when 0 ≤ x < 0.075 and 0.55 < x ≤ 1 and relaxor character when 0.075 ≤ x ≤ 0.55.     

PREPARATION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF HIGH TEMPERATURE PROTON CONDUCTOR Ba3Ca1.18Nb1.82O9-δ

对经6与10 h球磨的BaCO₃, CaCO₃和Nb₂O₅的混合粉体进行冷压成型, 1400 ℃/10 h高温烧结后, 获得了不同致密度的Ba₃Ca_1.18Nb_1.82O_9-δ样品. 激光粒度、DSC--TG和SEM分析表明, 适度延长球磨时间, 可降低合成温度, 细化粉体粒度, 提高样品的致密度. 电化学阻抗谱测试表明, 在300---800 ℃温度范围内, 6和10 h球磨粉体制备的烧结样品总电导率与温度的关系符合Arrhenius方程, 电导激活能分别为0.84和0.68 eV. 提高样品的致密度是降低电导激活能、提高中低温(300---600 ℃)导电性能的有效途径.     

Critical thermodynamic evaluation and optimization of the MgO-Al2O3, CaO-MgO-Al2O3, and MgO-Al2O3-SiO2 Systems

A complete literature review, critical evaluation, and thermodynamic modeling of the phase diagrams and thermodynamic properties of all oxide phases in the MgO-Al₂O₃, CaO-MgO-Al₂O₃, and MgO-Al₂O₃-SiO₂ systems at 1 bar total pressure are presented. Optimized model equations for the thermodynamic properties of all phases are obtained that reproduce all available thermodynamic and phase equilibrium data within experimental error limits from 25 °C to above the liquidus temperatures at all compositions. The database of the model parameters can be used along with software for Gibbs energy minimization to calculate all thermodynamic properties and any type of phase diagram section. The modified quasichemical model was used for the liquid slag phase and sublattice models, based upon the compound energy formalism, were used for the spinel, pyroxene, and monoxide solid solutions. The use of physically reasonable models means that the models can be used to predict thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria in composition and temperature regions where data are not available.     

Processing and properties of ZrO2(3Y2O3)–Al2O3 nanocomposites

Nanocomposites of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ), containing 20 and 40 wt% alumina, were prepared by a two-step process: (1) fine-particle aggregates of the constituent phases were melted and homogenized in a high enthalpy plasma, prior to rapid quenching in water to obtain metastable starting powders, and (2) the metastable powders were consolidated by hot isostatic pressing (HIP), under conditions designed to ensure the formation of nanocomposites by controlling the metastable-to-stable phase transformation during sintering. In both cases, the resulting nanocomposites had completely uniform structures, comprising 27 and 50 vol% of -Al₂O₃ in a tetragonal YSZ matrix phase. Measurements of hardness and indentation toughness were correlated with observed structures.     

Thermal cycle behavior of plasma sprayed La2O3, Y2O3 stabilized ZrO2 coatings

The effects of La₂O₃ addition on thermal conductivity, phase stability and thermal cycle life of Y₂O₃ stabilized ZrO₂ plasma sprayed coatings were investigated. Although low thermal conductivity as well as high resistance to sintering was achieved by La₂O₃ addition, it tended to also result in lower phase stability and thermal cycle life of the coatings. Optimization of the composition and structure of the coatings improved these properties, and the optimized coatings showed prolonged thermal cycle life.     

Optical study of a new phase LaGa3O6:RE (RE=Pr, Nd, Eu) in the La2O3–Ga2O3 system

The absorption and emission spectroscopies of RE³⁺ ions embedded in a new phase, LaGa₃O₆, owing to the La₂O₃–Ga₂O₃ binary system (RE=Pr, Nd, Eu) are discussed. The ^2S+1L_J level degeneracies are completely lifted in accordance with the low point symmetry of the site occupied by the rare earth ion in LaGa₃O₆. The energy level schemes deduced from the data are reproduced by considering a crystal field (CF) effective Hamiltonian involving the nine real and five imaginary parameters required for the C₂ or C_s symmetry of the rare earth site. The rms deviation is satisfactory for the three simulations. However, the strong variation of the CF parameters between Pr³⁺ and Eu³⁺ in LaGa₃O₆ suggests the possible limit of existence of the phase, intimately correlated to small variations of the rare earth ionic radius.     

烧结助剂Y2O3和Pr6O11对Al2O3陶瓷相对密度和热导率的影响

采用高分子网络法制备混合纳米粉体,研究稀土氧化物Y2O3和Pr6O11加入量对Al2O3陶瓷相对密度和热导率的影响。采用阿基米德方法测定样品的体积密度,利用激光脉冲法测量试样的热扩散率并计算得出热导率。结果表明:两种添加剂都可以降低Al2O3陶瓷的烧结温度,提高Al2O3陶瓷的热导率,其中Y2O3的促进作用较强;当保温时间相同、烧结温度为1 500~1 650℃时,Al2O3陶瓷的相对密度和热导率都随烧结温度的升高而增大;当烧结温度相同、保温时间为30~120 min时,Al2O3陶瓷的相对密度和热导率也随保温时间的延长而增大。     

Synthese und kristallstruktur von KCr0,8Al0,2Mo2O8

Single crystals of KCr_0.8Al_0.2Mo₂O₈ were prepared and investigated by the X-ray diffractometer technique. It shows a structure type related to trigonal KAIMo₂O₈, monoclinic NaCrMo₂O₈ or orthorhombic KInMo₂O₈, space group C_2h⁶—C2/c; a=17.445 Å, b=5.649 Å, c=8.997 Å, β=119.37°; Z=4. KCr_0.8Al_0.2Mo₂O₈ is characterized by isolated MoO₄ tetrahedra, isolated (Cr/Al)O₆ octahedra and a distorted square antiprism around K⁺. The crystal structure is discussed with respect to those of related compounds.

Zusammenfassung

Einkristalle von KCr_0.8Al_0.2Mo₂O₈ wurden synthetisiert und mit Vierkreisdiffraktometertechnik röntgenographisch untersucht. Sie zeigen einen mit trigonal-KA1Mo₂O₈, monoklin-NaCrMo₂O₈ oder orthorhombisch-KlnMo₂O₈ verwandten Strukturtyp, Raumgruppe C_2h⁶—C2/c; a=17,445 Å, b=5,649 Å, c=8,997 Å, β=119,37°; Z=4. KCr_0.8Al_0.2Mo₂O₈ zeichnet sich durch isolierte MoO₄-Tetraeder, isolierte (Cr/Al)O₆-Oktaeder und ein verzerrtes quadratisches Antiprisma um K⁺ aus. Die Kristallstruktur wird mit solchen verwandter Verbindungen diskutiert.     

Effect of Bi2O3 on structure and wetting studies of Bi2O3-ZnO-B2O3 glasses

Glasses with different Bi₂O₃ contents (37-42 mol%) have been prepared by conventional melt quench technique. The IR and Raman studies indicate that these glasses are made up of [BiO₆], [BiO₃], [BO₃] and [BO₄] basic structural units. The vibrations of [BiO₃] and [BO₃] become stronger as the content of Bi₂O₃ increases, which makes glass structure loosened. Viscosity of the glasses was measured by using a Rheotronic III paralleled plate rheometry, which shows that the viscosity of glass samples decreased when the content of Bi₂O₃ increased at the same temperature (400-460 °C). The temperature range which suits for glasses sealing was calculated by using the approximation of Arrhenian behaviour. The wetting performance of Bi₂O₃-ZnO-B₂O₃ glasses was described by using high-temperature microscope, which also proves that the structure of investigated Bi₂O₃-ZnO-B₂O₃ glasses become loosened due to the increasing of the content of Bi₂O₃.     

Ba4In2−x(CO3)1+xO6−2.5x and Ba4In0.8Cu1.6(CO3)0.6O6.2—new indium oxycarbonates closely related to n=3 Ruddlesden–Popper phases

Investigations of phase relations in the Ba-rich part of the In₂O₃–BaO(CO₂)–CuO pseudo-ternary system at 900 °C have revealed the existence of new indium–copper oxycarbonate – Ba₄In_0.8Cu_1.6(CO₃)_0.6O_6.2. Rietveld refinement of the X-ray powder diffraction data combined with infrared studies gives evidence that this phase is a oxycarbonate crystallising in the tetragonal structure (space group I4/mmm) with unit cell parameters: a=4.0349(1) Å and c=29.8408(15) Å. In the binary part of the In₂O₃–BaO(CO₂) system we have identified the occurrence of Ba₄In_2−x(CO₃)_1+xO_6−2.5x oxycarbonate solid solution showing a crystal structure also described by I4/mmm space group, but with the unit cell parameters: a=4.1669(1) Å and c=29.3841(11) Å for x=1. The existence range of this phase, −0.153<x<0.4, includes chemical compositions of earlier found phases: Ba₅In_2+xO_8+0.5x with 0≤x≤0.45 (known as the -solid solution), as well as the binary Ba₄In₂O₇ phase. The crystal structures of both new oxycarbonates are isomorphic and related to n=3 member of the Ruddlesden–Popper family.     

氧化铝掺杂对Ba0.6Sr0.4(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3陶瓷介电性能的影响

Zr4+取代Ti4+的Ba0.6Sr0.4(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3固溶体在降低介电常数的同时,保持了BST固溶体优异的可调性。为降低BST材料的介电损耗和介电常数,以氧化铝为改性剂对Ba0.6Sr0.4(Zr0.2Ti0.8)O3材料(BSZT材料)进行了掺杂。随着氧化铝掺杂质量分数从1%到10%增加,BSZT材料的介电常数从5000降低到了1550(100kHz),介电损耗降低到0.001(100kHz)以下,而材料的介电可调性保持在35%左右(1.5kV/mm)。X射线衍射图谱表明,烧结后得到的BSZT材料具有典型的钙钛矿结构。扫描电子显微镜观察表明,氧化铝的掺杂使得陶瓷致密度较高,晶粒均匀。     

Critical evaluation and optimization of the thermodynamic properties and phase diagrams of the CrO-Cr2O3, CrO-Cr2O3-Al2O3, and CrO-Cr2O3-CaO systems

Available thermodynamic and phase diagram data have been critically assessed for all phases in the CrO-Cr₂O₃, CrO-Cr₂O₂-Al₂O₃, and CrO-Cr₂O₂-CaO systems from 298 K to above the liquidus temperatures and for oxygen partial pressures ranging from equilibrium with metallic Cr to equilibrium with air in the case of the first two systems and toP _{O 2} = 10⁻³ atm for the CrO-Cr₂O₃-CaO system. All reliable data have been simultaneously optimized to obtain one set of model equations for the Gibbs energy of the liquid slag and all solid phases as functions of composition and temperature. The modified quasichemical model was used for the slag. The models permit phase equilibria to be calculated for regions of composition, temperature, and oxygen potential where data are not available.     

Growth and characterization of Al2O3 thin films for the buffer insulator in Pt/SrBi2Nb2O9/Al2O3/Si ferroelectric gate oxide structure

Pt/SrBi₂Nb₂O₉ (SBN)/Al₂O₃/Si (MFIS) ferroelectric gate oxide structures were prepared with the rf (radio frequency) magnetron sputtering method for the application of non-destructive read-out ferroelectric RAM (NDRO-FRAM) devices. An Al₂O₃ intermediate layer between the perovskite SrBi₂Nb₂O₉ film and Si substrate prevents the serious inter-diffusion of the SrBi₂Nb₂O₉ (SBN) into the Si substrate. The coercive field that decisively affects the memory window was increased by inserting the Al₂O₃ insulator between the SBN and Si, and thus the memory window also increased with the increase in the electric field to the SBN. The memory windows of the metal-ferroelectric-insulator-semiconductors (MFIS) structures were in the range of 0.7–3.4 V when the gate voltage varied from 3 to 9 V. The memory windows of the MFIS structures were found to be dependent on the thickness and stoichiometry of the buffer layer. We obtained the maximum memory window in an MFIS with an insulator of 11.4 nm in thickness deposited in the deposition condition of a 15∶5 flow ratio (Ar:O₂) during sputtering.     

Al2O3-Sm2O3-CeO2电解质的性能（英文）

采用溶胶-凝胶法和低温燃烧技术制备Ce1-xSmxO2（x=0,0.1,0.2,0.3）和掺杂Sm和（2%-8%）Al2O3的二氧化铈;研究其合成、结构、致密化、导电性和热膨胀等性能,并利用XRD研究其结构和相组成。结果表明,于1300°C烧结球团,获得致密的陶瓷,于1250°C在Ce0.8Sm0.2O0.2中加入2%和4%的Al2O3以促进烧结。利用扫描电子显微镜观察烧结后球团的表面形貌,使用双探针交流阻抗谱研究总离子电导率。