Order–disorder reactions in the ferroelectric perovskites Pb(Sc 1/2 Nb 1/2 )O 3 and Pb(Sc 1/2 Ta 1/2 )O 3 . I. Kinetics of the ordering process
Author(s) -
Stenger C. G. F.,
Burggraaf A. J.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
physica status solidi (a)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1521-396X
pISSN - 0031-8965
DOI - 10.1002/pssa.2210610132
Subject(s) - nucleation , chemistry , annealing (glass) , kinetics , crystallography , ferroelectricity , dielectric , materials science , physics , organic chemistry , optoelectronics , quantum mechanics , composite material
The perovskites Pb(Sc 1/2 Nb 1/2 )O 3 and Pb(Sc 1/2 Ta 1/2 )O 3 can be obtained in a disordered state by means of a synthesis at high temperature (1250 to 1500°C). Ordering of the trivalent and pentavalent ions occurs during annealing at lower temperatures. The kinetics of this ordering process are investigated by means of X‐ray diffraction, dielectric polarisation, and DSC measurements. The ordering process proceeds via a nucleation‐growth process and the average diameter of the ordered domains as a function of the annealing time is determined by X‐ray line broadening. Disordering experiments are carried out on Pb(Sc 1/2 Nb 1/2 )O 3 and an order‐disorder transition temperature of 1210°C is yielded.
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