Abstract
The effects of NiO addition on the structure and microstructure of yttria-stabilized zirconia were investigated to clarify the role of the additive in the microstructure-related electrical conductivity of the solid electrolyte. Specimens of 8 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia with NiO contents up to 5.0 mol% were prepared using nickel oxide and trihydroxi nickel carbonate as precursors. The specimens were sintered at 1350 °C for several holding times. The evolution of the lattice parameter with NiO content was evaluated by X-ray diffraction and the microstructural features by scanning electron microscopy. Electrical conductivity was evaluated by impedance spectroscopy measurements. The solubility limit of NiO at 1350 °C was found to be 1.5 mol% by X-ray diffraction. Energy dispersive spectroscopy results revealed Ni segregation for large holding times at 1350 °C. The grain boundary conductivity was found to be influenced by Ni segregation and to decrease with increasing holding times at high temperature.
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