Abstract
The solid solution system Nd2−xCexTi2O7 has been investigated. The solubility limit of Ce in Nd2−xCexTi2O7 was found to be 0·5–0·75 according to X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results. Ce substitution increases the b and c axes and the volume of the unit cell due to its larger ionic radius. Nd2−xCexTi2O7 (x = 0·05, 0·25, 0·5, 0·75) textured ceramics were fabricated using spark plasma sintering. The ferroelectric and dielectric properties of the ceramics were studied. Ce substitution decreases the Curie point Tc of Nd2−xCexTi2O7 compounds. The results suggest that the Tc of Ce2Ti2O7 is <1445°C.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 191-197 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Advances in Applied Ceramics |
Volume | 114 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 8 Dec 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- perovskite layered structure
- ferroelectric
- high curie point
- texture