Abstract
The GdSmZr 2O 7 ceramic is prepared by pressureless-sintered method under different conditions as a possible solid electrolyte. The crystal structure, microstructure and electrical properties are characterized by the X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy and ac impedance spectroscopy, respectively. The GdSmZr 2O 7 ceramic exhibits a single phase of the pyrochlore-type structure. The total conductivity of the GdSmZr 2O 7 ceramic obeys the Arrhenius relation, and gradually increases with increasing temperature from 723 to 1173 K. The GdSmZr 2O 7 ceramic is an oxide-ion conductor in the oxygen partial pressure range of 1.0 × 10 -4 to 1.0 atm at all test temperature levels. According to the experimental results of the present work, the maximum value of the total conductivity for the GdSmZr 2O 7 ceramic is about 1.01 × 10 -2 S cm -1 at 1173 K.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 96-100 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Power Sources |
Volume | 210 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jul 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Electrical conductivity
- Impedance spectroscopy
- Pyrochlore
- Rare-earth zirconate
- Solid electrolyte