Abstract
In this letter, conclusive experimental evidence is presented for the coexistence of two phases within individual grains in the system ( Bi 0.5 Na 0.5 TiO 3)0.91-( BaTiO 3)0.06-( K 0.5 Na 0.5 NbO 3)0.03. Electron diffraction data unequivocally reveal the presence of a rhombohedral and a tetragonal phase with space group R3c and P4bm, respectively, both on the nanoscale level. Superlattice reflections, observed in the corresponding selected area electron diffraction, were used to identify the rhombohedral and tetragonal phase present at different regions within one grain. It is thought that the rhombohedral phase acts as a nucleation site for the phase transformation monitored under applied electrical field. The coexistence of these two phases in conjunction with the triggered tetragonal to rhombohedral phase transformation rationalizes the high bipolar and unipolar strain recorded for this lead-free ferroelectric material.
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.
