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Hopping conduction in a mixed valence oxide system: Pr/sub 1-y/Gd/sub y/O/sub 1. 5+delta/

Journal Article · · J. Solid State Chem.; (United States)
The electrical conductivity of sigma-phase Pr/sub 1-y/Gd/sub y/O/sub 1.5 + delta/ (y = 0.0, 0.1, and 0.4) was measured as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure. The dependence of the electrical conductivity of Pr/sub 1-y/Gd/sub y/O/sub 1.5 + delta/ on the composition was determined by combining gravimetric and conductivity data. The results are consistent with the small-polaron model of localized charge carriers hopping between two adjacent Pr ions in different valence states. The following equation was quantitatively examined: sigma = ns(1-s)pk/sub h/, where n is the concentration of total Pr ions, s is the fraction of Pr/sup 4 +/ ions in total Pr ions, p is the probability that cationic positions are occupied by mixed valence ions, and k/sub h/ is a constant characteristic of the charge-transfer process between different valence states. It was found that k/sub h/ increases slightly with increasing delta. This dependence is discussed in terms of the observed activation energy and the degree of delocalization of the 4f electrons.
Research Organization:
Tokyo Univ.
OSTI ID:
7347561
Journal Information:
J. Solid State Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Solid State Chem.; (United States) Vol. 19:1; ISSN JSSCB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English