Abstract
The linear, second-order and third-order dielectric susceptibilities χ1, χ2, χ3 of a (Sr0.65Ba0. 35)2NaNb5O 15 (SBNN) single crystal have been measured. Strong relaxation was found in all investigated dielectric susceptibilities near the phase transition. The time dependence of linear and third-order dielectric susceptibility can be explained as the effect of polar nano-clusters evolution. Near the phase transition, the net polarization of the crystal, monitored by second-order dielectric susceptibility, changes both its value and orientation. Measurements of the pyroelectric effect indicate that the non-zero net polarization in SBNN crystals appears spontaneously. In addition, the ferroelectric phase transition in SBNN showed many features of a first-order phase transition.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 513-524 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Phase Transitions |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 6-7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1 2006 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Instrumentation
- General Materials Science