Abstract

The compound Dy2Si2O7 exists in two polymorphs, the low temperature triclinic phase (type B) and a high temperature orthorhombic phase (type E).The dc and ac electrical conductivities of E-Dy2Si2O7 are measured in the temperature range 290-510 K and frequency range 1 kHz to 1 MHz . The dc electrical transport data are analyzed according to Motts variable-range hopping model. The disorder parameter (To) and density of states at fermi level are obtained. The ac conductivity σac (ω) is obtained through the dielectric parameters. The ac conductivity can be expressed as σac (ω) =B ω s , where s is slope and it decreases with increase in temperature. The conduction mechanism in the compound is discussed in low and high temperature regions in the light of theoretical models.

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