Abstract
Strontium and calcium pyroniobates were prepared by a sol–gel process, using strontium/calcium metal and niobium ethoxide as precursors. The formation of Sr2Nb2O7 occurred at 750°C via an intermediate perovskite phase of composition close to Sr0.82NbO3. The crystallization of Ca2Nb2O7 occurred at 600°C directly without any intermediate phases. Sintered Sr2Nb2O7 and Ca2Nb2O7 pellets showed a preferred grain orientation. Microstructural studies revealed an increase in grain growth and associated orientation with sintering temperature.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2697-2701 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the American Ceramic Society |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1992 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Ceramics and Composites
- Materials Chemistry