Structural Characterization of the Complex Perovskites Ba1−xLaxTi1−xCrxO3

Abstract

The series Ba1−xLaxTi1−xCrxO3 (0≤x≤1) was synthesized at 1400°C for about 60 h. Their structure was carefully analyzed by the use of powder X-ray diffraction and Rietveld analysis software GSAS (General Structure Analysis System). Four solid solutions are found in this series: tetragonal solid solution Ba1−xLaxTi1−xCrxO3 (0≤x≤0.029), cubic solid solution Ba1−xLaxTi1−xCrxO3 (0.0365≤x≤0.600), rhombohedral solid solution Ba1−xLaxTi1−xCrxO3 (0.700≤x≤0.873), and orthorhombic solid solution Ba1−xLaxTi1−xCrxO3 (0.956≤x≤1). There are corresponding two-phase regions between the adjacent two solid solutions. The detailed lattice parameters are presented. The relationship between the lattice parameters and the composition of the solid solutions is developed.