Use of impedance spectroscopy in the study of the effect of Cr concentration on the electrical properties of SnO2-based ceramics
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2005-01-01
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Leite, D. R.
Las, W. C.
Brankovic, G.
Zaghete, M. A.
Cilense, M.
Varela, José Arana [UNESP]
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Trans Tech Publications Ltd
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This paper reports a study of influence of Cr concentration on the electrical properties and microstructure of SnO2-based powders doped with Mn and Nb, prepared by an organic route (Pechini method). All the samples were compacted into discs and sintered at 1300 degrees C for 3h, resulting in ceramics with relative density varying between 78% and 98%. The powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis. Impedance spectroscopy characterization indicated that the conductivity decreases as Cr concentration increases, probably due to Cr segregation at grain boundaries, which reduces grain size, increasing the number of resistive boundaries.
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SnO2, impedance, Pechini method and chromium
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Advanced Powder Technology Iv. Zurich-uetikon: Trans Tech Publications Ltd, v. 498-499, p. 337-341, 2005.