Impedance and modulus analysis of the (Na0.6Ag0.4)2PbP2O7 compound

The electrical properties of the (Na0.6Ag0.4)2PbP2O7 compound were studied using the complex impedance spectroscopy in the temperature range (502–667 K). Grain interior, grain boundary and electrode–material interface contributions to the electrical response are identified by the analysis of complex plan diagrams. The imaginary part of the modulus at several temperatures shows a double relaxation peaks, furthermore suggesting the presence of grains and grain boundaries in the sample. An analysis of the dielectric constants ɛ′, ɛ″ and loss tangent tan(δ) with frequency shows a distribution of relaxation times. The dc conductivity of the material is thermally activated with an activation energy about 0.8 eV which is in the vicinity of the that obtained from tan(δ) (E = 0.7 eV) and modulus (Em = 0.68 eV) studies.

► This work deals with the electrical properties of the (Na0.6Ag0.4)2PbP2O7 compound. ► In this work we have identified grain and grain boundary conduction. ► The conduction mechanism was discussed. ► The effect of the alkali composition was correlated to the electrical parameters (dc conductivity and activation energy).