The effect of ball-milling solvent on the decomposition properties of Ba(Pb1-xBix)O-3

Abstract

Ba(Pb1-xBix)O-3 compound, which exhibits perovskite structure is a superconducting material. It can be a useful material for resistor when x value equals 0. The conducting behavior of BaPbO3 is liable to be affected during aqueous processing. In contrast, the phenomenon is not found in Ba(Pb0.8Bi0.2)O-3 The milling solvents of water and ethanol have different effect on the stability of perovskite phase. The decomposition of BaPbO3 into BaCO3 and PbO2 is found when CO32- ion exists. The partial substitution of Bi3+ stabilizes the perovskite phase. The stabilization and decomposition of perovskite phase explain the resistivity change with different milling solvents. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.