Abstract
Rare-earth (RE) oxide-doped La2(Zr0.7Ce0.3)2O7 (LZC) has attracted great interest in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) because of its lower thermal conductivity. However, studies on the laws governing the effect of different types of RE oxide doping on the performance of LZC ceramics are limited. Therefore, in this study, different types of RE (Sc, Y, Gd and Eu) doped LZC ceramic bulks have been prepared using solid phase reaction method. The effects of RE doping on the crystal structure, mechanical properties and thermal properties of the LZC ceramics were investigated. The results indicated that all five ceramics exhibited a single pyrochlore phase structure, whereas their lattice constants were reduced after doping, with (La0.85Sc0.15)2(Zr0.7Ce0.3)2O7 having the lowest lattice constant. The effect of rare earth doping on the grain growth of LZC was not evident; however, it could significantly improve the hardness of LZC. In addition, doping with all four RE ions significantly reduced the thermal conductivity of the LZC ceramics, and the most significant reduction was observed for Gd3+ doping.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
