Synthesis and properties of copper-hafnium triphosphate Cu{sup I}Hf{sub 2}(PO{sub 4}){sub 3}
- Univ. Mohammed V, Rabat (Morocco)
Monovalent copper-hafnium triphosphate Cu{sup I}Hf{sub 2}(PO{sub 4}){sub 3} was obtained in a single phase using sol-gel type methods and solid state reactions. It was characterized by X-ray diffraction, {sup 31}P MAS-NMR and diffuse reflectance spectroscopies. Its crystallographic parameters were found to be similar to those of Nasicon type compounds Cu{sup I}M{sub 2}(PO{sub 4}){sub 3} (M = Ti, Sn, Zr). Moreover, results of the thermogravimetric analysis and EDX-STEM microscopy were consistent with the structure features and the existence of the reversible redox system Cu{sup 2+}/Cu{sup +} in the network of the phosphate. Under the electronic beam of the microscope, the Cu{sup +} ions diffuse throughout the conduction tunnels to give on the surface of the material crystallites and whiskers of metallic copper. This migration process does not affect notably the structure of the phosphate.
- OSTI ID:
- 514716
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Journal Name: Materials Research Bulletin Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 32; ISSN MRBUAC; ISSN 0025-5408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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