Abstract
The effects of various contents of alumina co-doping on a ceria-based electrolyte were investigated. All samples were sintered at 1500°C for 10h. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns showed a fluorite cubic structure. To investigate the surfaces of the Ce0.8(Sm0.5−xY0.5Alx)0.2O2−δ (CSYA) ceramics by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the electrical properties of the CSYA ceramics were measured by AC impedance. The optimal values of ionic conductivity and activation energy were reached at x=0.4 measured at 600°C. This result indicated that the alumina co-doping improved the electrical and microstructural properties of the ceria-based electrolyte.
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