Abstract
The change in crystal structure and the oxidation state in iron of iron-cobalt-based perovskites with different A-site cations is investigated by the use of powder XRD and Mossbauer spectroscopy. The perovskites investigated are (X0.6Sr0.4)(0.99)Fe0.8Co0.2O3-delta, where X is La, Pr, Sm or Gd. It is shown that the crystal structure changes from hexagonal to orthorhombic when the size of the A-site cation is lowered. At room temperature, the oxidation state of iron increases when the size of the A-site cation is lowered. This is explained by a crystal packing effect. At lower temperatures, charge disproportionation of Fe(IV) occurs to Fe(III) and Fe(V). The transition temperature depends on the type of the A-site cation. Some of the Fe is reduced to Fe(III) by transference of electrons from Co upon cooling below room temperature.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Solid State Ionics |
Volume | 176 |
Issue number | 17-18 |
Pages (from-to) | 1555-1561 |
ISSN | 0167-2738 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- Perovskites
- Charge disproportionation
- Mossbauer spectroscopy