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Structure analysis of BaCe{sub 0.8}Y{sub 0.2}O{sub 3−δ} in dry and wet atmospheres by high-temperature X-ray diffraction measurement

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry
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  1. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kyoto University, Yoshida Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501 (Japan)
  2. Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., 1-1-1, Koyakita, Itami-shi, Hyogo 664-0016 (Japan)

High temperature X-ray diffraction measurements were performed under dry and wet atmospheres to investigate phase behavior of BaCe{sub 0.8}Y{sub 0.2}O{sub 3−δ} (BCY20). In the temperature range of 30–400 °C, BCY20 was identified to be rhombohedral and monoclinic structures in dry and wet atmospheres, respectively. Larger lattice volumes were obtained in a wet atmosphere due to a chemical expansion induced by water incorporation. A gradual change in diffraction peak shape due to a phase transformation from rhombohedral to monoclinic was observed at 300 °C when moisture was introduced into the atmosphere. These results indicated clearly the dependence of phase behavior of BCY20 on partial pressure of water vapor in atmosphere. - Graphical abstract: A BaCe{sub 0.8}Y{sub 0.2}O{sub 3−δ} rhombohedral phase transited to a monoclinic phase at 300 °C when moisture was introduced into the atmosphere. Display Omitted - Highlights: • Different structures for hydrated and dehydrated BaCe{sub 0.8}Y{sub 0.2}O{sub 3−δ} (BCY20). • Slow phase transition from rhombohedral to monoclinic at 300 °C in wet atmosphere. • Chemical expansion of BCY20 in wet atmosphere. • Importance of considering moisture when discussing phase behavior of BCY20.

OSTI ID:
22274079
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry Vol. 205; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCBI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English