Abstract
Eleven members of the series Tb2Sn2-xZrxO7 were synthesized and characterized by a combination of Synchrotron X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. S-XRD shows that Tb2Sn2O7 has a pyrochlore structure, and Tb0.5Zr0.5O2-x has a defect fluorite structure. Both techniques demonstrate that the addition of Zr4+, which reduces the ratio of the average size of the two cation sites destabilises the pyrochlore. The pyrochlore and fluorite phases are observed to co-exist at intermediate compositions 1.6≤x≤0.8.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
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.
