Raman Spectroscopy and Structural Disorder in Gd2(ZrxTi1−x)2O7

1988 ◽  
Vol 135 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Oueslati ◽  
M. Balkanski ◽  
P.K. Moon ◽  
H.L. Tuller
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solution ◽  
Pyrochlore Structure ◽  
Structural Disorder ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Oxygen Ion ◽  
Frequency Independent ◽  
Frenkel Defects ◽  
End Members ◽  
Peak Widths

AbstractRaman measurements on the Gd2(ZrxTi1−x)2O7, solid solution show increasing peak widths as the composition is varied from Gd2Ti2O7, to Gd2Zr2,O7. The increase in peak width is interpreted as reflecting an increase in structural disorder with increasing x in this pyrochlore structure material. Structural disorder occurs readily in such oxides by the formation of cation anti-site defects and anion frenkel defects. We have previously observed that this leads to a marked increase in oxygen ion conduction with increasing x. Preliminary results also indicate that certain peaks in the Raman spectra are characteristic of the end members of the solid solution and may occur at the same frequency independent of composition. The Raman results are discussed in relation to earlier x-ray diffraction and ionic conductivity data obtained in this group.

The Kinetics of Ordering in Gadolinium Zirconate: an Unusual Oxygen Ion Conductor

1995 ◽  
Vol 398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sossina M. Haile ◽  
Scott Meilicke
Keyword(s):  
Impedance Spectroscopy ◽  
Pyrochlore Structure ◽  
Fluorite Structure ◽  
Transformation Kinetics ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ion Conductor ◽  
Gadolinium Zirconate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Oxygen Ion ◽  
Kinetics Of

ABSTRACTGadolinium zirconate, Gd2Zr2O7, undergoes an order-disorder transition at ∼1550°C, transforming from a defect fluorite structure (Fm3m) to a pyrochlore structure (Fd3m). Both cations and anions are ordered in the low-temperature, pyrochlore structure. In order to understand the interplay between anion and cation order parameters and ordering rates, the transformation kinetics of Gd2Zr2O7 have been examined via X-ray diffraction. Gadolinium zirconate is of particular interest because the oxygen ion conductivity of the ordered phase is significantly greatly than that of the disordered phase, in contrast to virtually every other known solid electrolyte. This difference in conductivity has provided a second technique for characterizing the transformation kinetics: in situ A.C. impedance spectroscopy. Results of the X-ray diffraction showed the growth of superstructure peak intensity to follow an apparent (time)½ dependence, rather than that expected from a nucleation and growth model. The impedance spectroscopy measurements, on the other hand, showed the conductivity to increase linearly with time. These results suggest the transition is second order in nature.

Subsolidus data for the join Ca2SiO4—CaMgSiO4 and the stability of merwinite

1956 ◽  
Vol 31 (233) ◽  
pp. 187-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Della M. Roy
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solution ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Temperature Range ◽  
Infra Red ◽  
Pure Phases ◽  
The Stability ◽  
End Members ◽  
Unique Compound

SummaryA study of phase equilibria among the orthosilicates on the Ca2SiO4—CaMgSiO4 join was undertaken with the use of hydrothermal techniques in the temperature range 600–900°C. at water pressures from 1000 to 15000 psi. Monticellite, merwinite, and Ca2SiO4 crystallize as pure phases throughout this temperature range, and intermediate compositions contain mixtures of the end members. Powder X-ray diffraction data obtained on the mixtures indicate no change in lattice dimensions from the end members. Hence, very little or no solid solution is indicated at these temperatures. Ca2SiO4 was crystallized as the γ-form below 675°C. (at 2000 psi) and the β-form above this temperature (presumably having inverted from the α′-form on cooling to room temperature). Infra-red absorption spectra obtained on the compounds γ-Ca2SiO4, β-Ca2SiO4, merwinite, and monticellite show characteristic differences in the pattern within the 9–13 micron region. All the data thus appear to confirm merwinite as a unique compound stable in the temperature range studied.

scholarly journals Structural and Enhanced Optical Properties of Stabilized γ‒Bi2O3 Nanoparticles: Effect of Oxygen Ion Vacancies

Nanomaterials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish Chhaganlal Gandhi ◽  
Chia-Liang Cheng ◽  
Sheng Yun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Excess Oxygen ◽  
Ambient Atmosphere ◽  
Photoluminescence Spectra ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Band Emission ◽  
Oxygen Ion ◽  
Integrated Intensity ◽  
Effect Of Oxygen

We report the synthesis of room temperature (RT) stabilized γ–Bi2O3 nanoparticles (NPs) at the expense of metallic Bi NPs through annealing in an ambient atmosphere. RT stability of the metastable γ–Bi2O3 NPs is confirmed using synchrotron radiation powder X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. γ–Bi2O3 NPs exhibited a strong red-band emission peaking at ~701 nm, covering 81% integrated intensity of photoluminescence spectra. Our findings suggest that the RT stabilization and enhanced red-band emission of γ‒Bi2O3 is mediated by excess oxygen ion vacancies generated at the octahedral O(2) sites during the annealing process.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Ce1−xPdxO2−δ Solid Solution in Molten Nitrate

Catalysts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 640
Author(s):  
Hideaki Sasaki ◽  
Keisuke Sakamoto ◽  
Masami Mori ◽  
Tatsuaki Sakamoto
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Solid Solution ◽  
Solid Solutions ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Co Precipitation ◽  
Ionic States

CeO2-based solid solutions in which Pd partially substitutes for Ce attract considerable attention, owing to their high catalytic performances. In this study, the solid solution (Ce1−xPdxO2−δ) with a high Pd content (x ~ 0.2) was synthesized through co-precipitation under oxidative conditions using molten nitrate, and its structure and thermal decomposition were examined. The characteristics of the solid solution, such as the change in a lattice constant, inhibition of sintering, and ionic states, were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy–energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM−EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM)−EDS, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The synthesis method proposed in this study appears suitable for the easy preparation of CeO2 solid solutions with a high Pd content.

scholarly journals Structural and Raman Vibrational Studies ofCeO2-Bi2O3Oxide System

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Bourja ◽  
B. Bakiz ◽  
A. Benlhachemi ◽  
M. Ezahri ◽  
J. C. Valmalette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solution ◽  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Phase Changes ◽  
Phase System ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Vibrational Studies ◽  
Coprecipitation Route

A series of ceramics samples belonging to theCeO2-Bi2O3phase system have been prepared via a coprecipitation route. The crystallized phases were obtained by heating the solid precursors at600∘Cfor 6 hours, then quenching the samples. X-ray diffraction analyses show that forx<0.20a solid solutionCe1−xBixO2−x/2with fluorine structure is formed. For x ranging between 0.25 and 0.7, a tetragonalβ′phase coexisting with the FCC solid solution is observed. For x ranging between 0.8 and 0.9, a new tetragonalβphase appears. Theβ′phase is postulated to be a superstructure of theβphase. Finally, close tox=1, the classical monoclinicα Bi2O3structure is observed. Raman spectroscopy confirms the existence of the phase changes as x varies between 0 and 1.

The wulfenite—stolzite series: centric or acentric structures?

2008 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 987-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Secco ◽  
F. Nestola ◽  
A. Dal Negro
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Space Group ◽  
X Ray ◽  
End Members ◽  
Symmetry Change

AbstractThree natural crystals of the wulfenite (PbMoO4)—stolzite (PbWO4) series were investigated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The results indicate that the symmetry is I41/a from nearly pure wulfenite to intermediate compositions, in contrast to previous work which claimed a symmetry change to 74 symmetry (acentric) for intermediate compositions compared with I41/a (centric space group) for the end-members. The results reported here show that the reflections violating I41/a symmetry observed in this work and in a previous study are related primarily to λ/2 effects, even if Renninger effects are not excluded. Consequently, we find that the I41/a symmetry is retained throughout the wulfenite— stolzite.

Microstructure and wear resistance of Cuss-toughened Cr5Si3/CrSi metal silicide alloys

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1122-1130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.X. Yin ◽  
H.M. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solution ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Sliding Wear ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Dry Sliding Wear ◽  
Metal Silicide ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray

Wear-resistant Cu-based solid-solution-toughened Cr5Si3/CrSi metal silicide alloy with a microstructure consisting of predominantly the dual-phase primary dendrites with a Cr5Si3 core encapsulated by CrSi phase and a small amount of interdendritic Cu-based solid solution (Cuss) was designed and fabricated by the laser melting process using Cr–Si–Cu elemental powder blends as the precursor materials. The microstructure of the Cuss-toughened Cr5Si3/CrSi metal silicide alloy was characterized by optical microscopy, powder x-ray diffraction, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. The Cuss-toughened silicide alloys have excellent wear resistance and low coefficient of friction under room temperature dry sliding wear test conditions with hardened 0.45% C carbon steel as the sliding–mating counterpart.

Structural Properties Of Co/Re Superlattices

1991 ◽  
Vol 238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Huai ◽  
R. W. Cochrane ◽  
Y. Shi ◽  
H. E. Fischer ◽  
M. Sutton
Keyword(s):  
Structural Disorder ◽  
Multilayer Films ◽  
Film Plane ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bilayer Films ◽  
Out Of Plane ◽  
Reflectivity Data ◽  
Sharp Interfaces ◽  
Good Agreement

ABSTRACTThe structures of equal-thickness Co/Re multilayer films and several Co/Re bilayer films have been investigated by X-ray diffraction at low and high angles. Analysis of low-angle reflectivity data from bilayer films indicates that interfacial intermixing is limited to three monolayers and that the two interfacial configurations are different. The high-angle X-ray diffraction data show that multilayer films have coherent interfaces and a highly textured structure with hep [002] orientations normal to the film plane for periods 21 Å ≤ Λ ≤220 Å. Detailed structures have been determined by fitting the X-ray spectra to calculated ones using a trapezoidal model. The results indicate that samples with 42 Å≤ Λ ≤220 Å have relatively sharp interfaces, in good agreement with the bilayer results. In addition, an out-of-plane expansion of the Co (002) layer is observed in samples with large Λ and results from structural disorder leading to a reduced atomic density. For Λ <21 Å the interfaces arise from the rougher surfaces of the deposited layers.

Deposition of TRISO Particles With Superhard SiC Coatings and the Characterization of Anisotropy by Raman Spectroscopy

2009 ◽  
Vol 131 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. López-Honorato ◽  
P. J. Meadows ◽  
J. Tan ◽  
Y. Xiang ◽  
P. Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solution ◽  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Pyrolytic Carbon ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Flat Substrate ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Triso Particles ◽  
Sic Coatings

In this work we have deposited silicon carbide (SiC) at 1300°C with the addition of small amounts of propylene. The use of propylene and high concentrations of methyltrichlorosilane (9 vol %) allowed the deposition of superhard SiC coatings (42 GPa). The superhard SiC could result from the presence of a SiC–C solid solution, undetectable by X-ray diffraction but visible by Raman spectroscopy. Another sample obtained by the use of 50 vol % Argon, also showed the formation of SiC with good properties. The use of a flat substrate together with the particles showed the importance of carrying out the analysis on actual particles rather than in flat substrates. We show that it is possible to characterize the anisotropy of pyrolytic carbon by Raman spectroscopy.

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