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Electrical conductivity in solid solutions of La sub 5 minus x M sub x Mo sub 3 O sub 16. 5+x/2 (M = Ce sup 4+ and Th sup 4+; 0. 0 <= x < 0. 3) with a fluorite-related structure

Journal Article · · Chemistry of Materials; (USA)
OSTI ID:7122478
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  1. Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Piscataway (USA)
Solid solutions of La{sub 5{minus}x}M{sub x}Mo{sub 3}O{sub 16.5+x/2}, where M = Ce{sup 4+} and Th{sup 4+} with 0.0 {<=} x < 0.3, with a fluorite-related structure have been prepared by solid-state reaction. The unit-cell parameters decrease with increasing Ce{sup 4+} content. Ionic conductivity was investigated from 200 to 700{degree}C by ac complex impedance measurement. Differential thermal analysis, thermogravimetry, and magnetic susceptibility measurements and x-ray absorption near-edge spectral analysis were also carried out. An interstitialcy mechanism is proposed to interpret the oxide ion conduction behavior in this type of oxygen-excess system.
OSTI ID:
7122478
Journal Information:
Chemistry of Materials; (USA), Journal Name: Chemistry of Materials; (USA) Vol. 2:2; ISSN CMATE; ISSN 0897-4756
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English