| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1297639 | Solid State Ionics | 2011 | 6 Pages |
The electric conductivity at elevated temperatures has been measured for the series of orthophosphates LaxYb1/3 − xZr2(PO4)3, where x = 0, 1/18, 1/9, 1/6, 2/9, 5/18, and 1/3. They belong to the family of NASICON compounds, which are known to possess trivalent ionic conductivity. The method of infrared spectroscopy has been applied to determine structural transition P3̄ → P3̄c. These data correlate well with the observed conductivity values plotted against composition.
Research Highlights► Phosphates LaxYb1/3-xZr2(PO4)3 were synthesized by the precipitation method. ► The compounds were characterized by XRD, IR spectroscopy, AFM and SEM techniques. ► Phase transition P3–→ P3–c within the series was determined. ► Ionic conductivity was measured by the method of complex impedance. ► The obtained conductivity data correlate well with the observed phase transition.
