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Oxidation-reduction behavior of undoped and Sr-doped LaMnO sub 3 : Defect structure, electrical conductivity, and thermoelectric power

Journal Article · · Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA)

Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity measurements were performed for undoped and Sr-doped LaMnO{sub 3} as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure. The results of electrical conductivity showed typical p-type behavior. As reduction proceeded, the electrical conductivity of these LaMnO{sub 3}-based perovskites decreased with P{sub O{sub 2}}{sup 1/4}. The analysis of the electrical conductivity data was performed by extending the defect model from a previous thermogravimetric (TG) study. The measured Seebeck coefficients were found to be positive except for the most reducing conditions when the decomposition into multiple phases occurred. These results indicated that the conduction was due to p-type carriers of a localized nature.

OSTI ID:
6445939
Journal Information:
Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry; (USA) Vol. 87:1; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English