Relaxor behavior of SrTiO3-LiNbO3 solid solutions

Ceramic samples of (1 ? x)SrTiO₃-xLiNbO₃ (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.05) solid solutions are synthesized. The dielectric and acoustic properties of the solid solutions are studied in the temperature range from 15 to 300 K. It is revealed that the polar state characterized by the dispersion of the permittivity and the dielectric hysteresis occurs at low temperatures. The results obtained are discussed within the concept of relaxor ferroelectrics.     

Evolution of phase transitions in SrTiO3-BiFeO3 solid solutions

The dielectric and acoustic properties of (1 ? x)SrTiO₃?xBiFeO₃ solid solutions (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) have been studied in the temperature range from 4.2 to 850 K. Evolution of the antiferrodistortive transition and its suppression in the concentration range 0.1 < x < 0.2 have been revealed. X-ray diffraction data obtained at room temperature, as well as the observed acoustic anomalies combined with dielectric measurements, have been used to estimate the concentration range of the existence of the relaxor state, as well as of the formation and coexistence of the antiferromagnetic and ferroelectric phases at high BiFeO₃ concentrations.     

Ferroelastic transition and the relaxor state in SrTiO3-PbMg1/3Nb2/3O3

Dielectric and acoustic properties of the (1 ? x)SrTiO₃?xPbMg_1/3Nb_2/3O₃ solid solutions (0 ? x ? 1) have been studied at temperatures ranging from 4.2 to 350 K. It has been found that the improper ferroelastic transition exists up to a concentration x = 0.4 and that the phase transition temperature grows with x increasing from 0 to 0.4. As the concentration of the second component is further increased, the transition becomes suppressed by the relaxor phase forming at x _c ≈ 0.22. The results obtained are discussed in terms of the current concepts of relaxor ferroelectrics.     

Improved multiferroic properties of La-doped 0.6BiFeO3—0.4SrTiO3 solid solution ceramics

The 0.6（Bi1-xLax）FeO 3-0.4SrTiO 3（x = 0,0.1） multiferroic ceramics are prepared by a modified Pechini method to study the effect of substitution of SrTiO3 and La in BiFeO3.The X-ray diffraction patterns confirm the single phase characteristics of all the compositions each with a rhombohedral structure.The magnetic properties of the ceramics are significantly improved by a solid solution with SrTiO3 and substitution of La.The values of the dielectric constant ε r and loss tangent tan δ of all the samples decrease with increasing frequency and become constant at room temperature.The La-doped 0.6BiFeO3-0.4SrTiO3 ceramics exhibit improved dielectric and ferroelectric properties,with higher dielectric constant enhanced remnant polarization（Pr） and lower leakage current at room temperature.Compared with a anti-ferromagnetic BiFeO3 compound,the 0.6（Bi0.9La0.1）FeO3-0.4SrTiO3 sample shows the optimal ferromagnetism with remnant magnetization M r ～ 0.135 emμ/g and ferroelectricity with Pr ～ 5.94 μC/cm 2 at room temperature.     

Symmetry and lattice parameters of SrTiO<Subscript>3</Subscript>-PbTiO<Subscript>3</Subscript> solid solutions

The lattice parameters of ceramic samples of (1 ? x)SrTiO₃-xPbTiO₃ solid solutions are measured at room temperature. It is found that the samples have cubic symmetry in the concentration range x = 0?0.3 and tetragonal symmetry for x > 0.3. The lattice parameter a is virtually independent of temperature for x < 0.8 and slightly decreases in the range x = 0.8?1.0, while the lattice parameter c increases with increasing x. The reduced cubic parameter varies nonlinearly and deviates from Vegard’s linear law as the concentration x increases.     

Polar state in a SrTiO3-KTaO3 solid solution

Dielectric properties of ceramic samples of a 0.85SrTiO₃-0.15KTaO₃ solid solution have been studied. The temperature dependence of the dielectric permittivity exhibits maxima with a strong frequency dispersion, which is described by the Vogel-Fulcher law with a characteristic temperature T _g=26 K. These features are apparently connected with transition to a polar glasslike state. Fiz. Tverd. Tela (St. Petersburg) 39, 1838–1840 (October 1997)     

Effect of SrTiO3 on dielectric and piezoelectric properties of NBT

Composites of (1 ? x)Na_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃-(x)SrTiO₃, where x = 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.2, 0.3 and 0.9 are studied. Individual compounds are synthesized by sol gel, and composites are prepared by solid-state sintering process. Through the analysis of X-ray diffraction, lattice parameters are obtained and, from scanning electron microscope (SEM), micro-structure of the samples is observed. The depolarization temperature (T_d) and the Curie temperature (T_c) are determined from dielectric studies. Relaxor behavior of the samples is interpreted using modified Curie Weiss law. Control of polarization in sodium bismuth titanate (NBT) is achieved using strontium titanate (SrTiO₃-ST) and studied through polarization vs. electric field (PE) loops and piezoelectric measurements. The intra-granual and inter-granual effects on the electrical properties of the ceramics are studied from impedance analysis.     

Phase transitions in SrTiO3-based solid solutions

Phase transitions in solid solutions of strontium titanate with titanates of the divalent metals Pb, Ba, and Ca are considered. It is shown that the critical concentration x _c in the well-known expression relating the transition temperature to the polar state in SrTiO₃ with the concentration x of divalent metals, T _c=A(x−x _c)^1/2, is practically the same for all impurities. For large values of x, the ferroelectric transition temperature T _c depends linearly on x. The volume and impurity contributions to the T _c(x) relation are determined for this concentration range. Fiz. Tverd. Tela (St. Petersburg) 39, 1645–1651 (September 1997)     

Energy gap of the superconducting semiconductor SrTiO3−x determined by tunneling

From measurements of the differential resistance for tunneling junctions prepared from SrTiO_3?x and In(Bi) electrodes with Schottky tunneling barriers the superconducting energy gap of SrTi O_3?x(n = 3 × 10¹⁹ cm^?3) is derived. We find indications for the fact that the 1.9 meV soft phonon mode Γ₅₊ in tetragonal SrTiO₃ is important for the effective electron-electron interaction in superconducting SrTiO_3?x.     

Modified structure and electrical properties of BSZT doped KNN hybrid ceramic

Lead free (1?x)(K_0.5Na_0.5)NbO₃–x(Ba_0.9Sr_0.1)(Zr_0.1Ti_0.9)O₃ [(1?x)KNN–xBSZT] (x=0,0.02,0.04 and 0.06) ceramic were synthesized by a solid-state reaction method and the effects of BSZT doping on the electrical properties of KNN have been studied. X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicates that all the samples have single-phase perovskite structure and addition of BSZT forms a morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) i.e. the coexistence of orthorhombic and tetragonal phase in the region 0.02≤x≤0.04. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) indicates the reduction in the grain size with the addition of BSZT. Small broadening in the dielectric peak arises at higher concentration of BSZT. The value of remnant polarization at x=0.04 is found to be higher than any other value of x except x=0 and also results in enhancement of dielectric constant at room temperature. Thereby it makes it useful for application at room temperature.     

Dielectric relaxation properties of tysonite-type solid solutions La1−xBaxF3−x

Dielectric relaxation properties of solid solutions La_1?xBa_xF_3?x (x ? 0105) have been studied by thermally stimulated depolanzation current (TSDC)- and a c. dielectric loss (DL) techniques.For x < 30 × 10^?3 the dielectric spectra show a relaxation peak which is ascribed to a simple associate of a substitutional dopant ion and a fluoride ion vacancy (Ba_LaV_F)^x in nearest-neighbour position, the vacancy being confined to the B sublattice For x values of about 1.3 × 10^?2 a relaxation peak appears which is tentatively attributed to a similar type of defect associate with the vacancy now confined to the A sublattice of the tysonite anion array One broad relaxation peak dominates the TSDC and DL spectra over the whole concentration range This peak is due to the relaxation of macroscopic space charge, i e ionic conductivity The low-temperature ion conductivity has been determined for several solid solutions, and extrapolates to the high-temperature conductivity determined previously with impedance spectroscopy Below liquid-nitrogen temperature three relaxations are observed, and ascribed to electronic transitions in cenum impurities. A computer programme has been developed to analyse TSDC relaxation peaks, taking dipole-dipole interactions into account Relaxation parameters and dipole concentrations are presented.     

Structure and dielectric characteristics of (1 – <Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis>)BiFeO<Subscript>3</Subscript>–<Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis>PbTiO<Subscript>3</Subscript> solid solutions

Undoped (1 – x)BiFeO₃–xPbTiO₃ binary solid solutions (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.50, Δx = 0.1) are obtained via a solid-state reaction combined with sintering in accordance with conventional ceramic technology. Features of their crystal structure formation and dielectric properties are studied in a wide range of temperatures and frequencies.     

Investigation of magnetic phase transformations in a system of Nd1−x BaxMnO3−δ (0≤x≤0.50) depending on the conditions of preparation

Investigations are performed of the crystal structure and magnetic and electromagnetic properties of single crystals (0.23 ≤x≤0.34) and polycrystals (0 ≤x ≤0.50) of an Nd_1?x Ba_xMnO_3?δ system of solid solutions. It is found that, for samples prepared in the air, the maximal Curie temperature (T _C ) does not exceed 150 K, while, in the case of polycrystalline samples in the concentration range of 0.34 ≤x ≤0.50, prepared in a reducing medium (a gaseous mixture of argon and carbon monoxide), T _C increases to 320 K. As a result of the reducing medium effect on the compositions, the type of the magnetic phase transition to the paramagnetic state changes from the first to second order. The electrical resistivity of reduced polycrystalline samples (0.34≤x ≤0.50) decreases in magnitude and correlates with the behavior of magnetization. Both series of samples, prepared both in the air and in a reducing medium, exhibit a transition from the metal to dielectric state at a temperature below T _C . The temperature and field dependences of magnetization for the stoichiometric polycrystalline com-position of Nd_0.50Ba_0.50MnO₃ are measured under conditions of hydrostatic pressure. It is demonstrated that the hydrostatic pressure induces in Nd_0.50Ba_0.50MnO₃ the transition from the antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic state. Based on the measurement results, hypothetical magnetic phase diagrams are constructed for the system of solid solutions being treated, depending on the concentration of barium and the method of preparation. It is found that no T _TC increase is observed in single crystals (0.23≤x≤0.34) such as is observed in polycrystals. It is assumed that the abrupt increase in T _C of polycrystalline samples prepared in a reducing medium is a result of the emergence of extended defects and microstresses in the crystal lattice.     

Ferroelectric properties of SrTiO3-PbTiO3 solid solutions

Dielectric properties of ceramic samples of Sr_1−x Pb_xTiO₃ solid solutions for x varying from 0 to 0.3 have been studied. The ferroelectric phase transition in this system has been established to persist down to x=0.005. Within the x values of 0.002 to 0.05, the ferroelectric transition temperature is shown to follow the relation T _c=A(x−x _c)^1/2, with A=440 K and x _c=0.002. Fiz. Tverd. Tela (St. Petersburg) 39, 714–717 (April 1997)     

Structural phase transition in (1−<Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis>)SrTiO<Subscript>3</Subscript>+<Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis>SrMg<Subscript>1/3</Subscript>Nb<Subscript>2/3</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> solid solutions

The temperature dependences of the shear modulus and internal friction in ceramic samples of (1?x)SrTiO₃+xSrMg_1/3Nb_2/3O₃ solid solutions were studied by the torsional vibration method in the range 80–300 K. It was established that the temperature T _a of the O _h ¹ -D _4h ¹⁸ structural phase transition in these solid solutions increases with increasing x, although the lattice constant also increases. A discussion is presented of the contributions to the T _a (x) dependence due to a change in the volume and changes caused by the presence of a second solid-solution component (the impurity contribution). It is also shown that the defect-induced relaxation revealed earlier in a study of the dielectric properties of these materials manifests itself in internal friction peaks.     

Raman spectra and anomalies of dielectric properties and thermal expansion of lead-free (1−x)Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-xSrTiO3 (x = 0, 0.08 and 0.1) ceramics

ABSTRACT

Thermal expansion, Raman and dielectric properties of the lead-free (1?x)Na_0.5Bi_0.5TiO₃-xSrTiO₃ (x = 0, 0.08 and 0.1) ceramic solid solutions, fabricated by the conventional solid-state reaction method, were investigated. The Sr-doping results in an increase of the dielectric permittivity, broadening of the permittivity maximum, enhancement of the relaxation near depolarization temperature, broadening of the Raman bands and shift of all anomalies toward lower temperatures. The observed effects are attributed to an increase of the degree of cationic disorder and enhancement of the relaxor-like features. Anomalies in the thermal expansion strain were observed at the temperatures corresponding to the dielectric anomalies but not related to any phase transitions. These anomalies are supposed to follow changes of the averaged unit cell volume in the temperature interval of tetragonal and rhombohedral phase coexistence.     

Temperature evolution of the crystal structure of Bi1 − x Pr x FeO3 solid solutions

The crystal structure of solid solutions in the Bi_{1 ? x} Pr _x FeO₃ system near the structural transition between the rhombohedral and orthorhombic phases (0.125 ≤ x ≤ 0.15) has been studied. The structural phase transitions induced by changes in the concentration of praseodymium ions and in the temperature have been investigated using X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry. It has been established that the sequence of phase transformations in the crystal structure of Bi_{1 ? x} Pr _x FeO₃ solid solutions with variations in the temperature differs significantly from the evolution of the crystal structure of the BiFeO₃ compounds with the substitution of other rare-earth elements for bismuth ions. The regions of the existence of the single-phase structural state and regions of the coexistence of the structural phases have been determined in the investigation of the crystal structure of the Bi_{1 ? x} Pr _x FeO₃ solid solutions. A three-phase structural state has been revealed for the solid solution with x = 0.125 at temperatures near 400°C. The specific features of the structural phase transitions of the compounds in the vicinity of the morphotropic phase boundary have been determined by analyzing the obtained results. It has been found that the solid solutions based on bismuth ferrite demonstrate a significant improvement in their physical properties.     

The crystal and grain structure and physical properties of Bi1 − x A x FeO3 (A = La, Nd) solid solutions

High-quality ceramics were synthesized on the basis of Bi_{1 ? x} A _x FeO₃ (A = La, Nd; 0.00 ≤ x ≤ 0.20) solid solutions. Their crystal and grain structure, Mössbauer spectra, and other dielectric and magnetic characteristics were studied. It was shown that an increase in the content of A elements in the studied samples considerably enhanced their magnetic susceptibility and magnetoelectric effect.     

Dielectric characteristics of the relaxor state of the perovskite ceramics 0.9(Na1 − x K x Bi)1/2TiO3-0.1Bi(ZnTi)1/2O3 near the morphotropic phase boundary

X-ray diffraction investigations have revealed that, in the system of solid solutions 0.9(Na_{1 ? x} K _x Bi)_1/2TiO₃-0.1Bi(ZnTi)_1/2O₃, there is a morphotropic phase boundary in the potassium concentration range of x ≈ 0.25, which separates the regions of compositions with rhombohedral (R3c) and tetragonal (P4mm) structures. It has been shown that, in the vicinity of this boundary, ceramic samples of the studied system exhibit properties of relaxor ferroelectrics. The results of the investigation into the dielectric properties of relaxor ceramics of the composition x = 0.3 with the use of the impedance spectra measured in the frequency range from 25 to 10⁶ Hz at temperatures from 100 to 900 K have been presented. It has been found that, in the temperature region of the existence of the relaxor state lying below the temperature corresponding to the maximum of the real part of the permittivity (T′ _m = 550 K), the dielectric polarization is determined by the sum of the contributions from the matrix and dipole clusters. The temperature dependence of the contribution from the clusters, which is determined by the kinetics of their formation and freezing, is characterized by a curve with the maximum at approximately 400 K. The process of freezing of dipole clusters occurs over an extended temperature range of more than 200 K.     

Temperature impedance spectroscopy of (1 − x)Na1/2Bi1/2TiO3-xLaMg1/2Ti1/2O3 solid solutions

The dielectric properties of (1 ? x)Na_1/2Bi_1/2TiO₃-xLaMg_1/2Ti_1/2O₃ solid solutions (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4) were studied over the temperature range 650–1030 K by measuring the impedance spectra over the frequency range 25–10⁶ Hz. The Curie temperature T _C was determined as a function of the composition of the solid solutions. It is shown that T _C decreases linearly with increasing x. The temperature dependences of the dc component (σ_dc) and the polarization component (σ′_ac) of the real part of the conductivity are found. The activation energy for the conductivity σ_dc is shown to increase abruptly as the temperature increases above approximately 770 K for all solid solution compositions. Over the temperature range corresponding approximately to the region of existence of the tetragonal phase of Na_1/2Bi_1/2TiO₃, the polarization component σ′_ac of the solid solutions, as well as that of the pure compound, is anomalously high at low frequencies, which can be due to structural inhomogeneities.