Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 7, Numéro C2, Avril 1997
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure
Page(s) C2-1161 - C2-1162
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:19972173
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure

J. Phys. IV France 7 (1997) C2-1161-C2-1162

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:19972173

Phase Development in Sol-Gel Derived Lead Titanate : A XAS Study

G. Antonioli1, D. Bersani1, P.P. Lottici1, I. Manzini1, S. Bassi1, G. Gnappi2 and A. Montenero2

1  Istituto Nazionale per la Fisica della Materia and Physics Department, University, Viale delle Scienze, 43100 Parma, Italy
2  Chemistry Department and CORIVE, University, Viale delle Scienze, 43100 Parma, Italy


Abstract
PbTiO3 powders have heen obtained by the sol-gel method using different precursors and catalysts. The whole gelation and crystallisation process was studied by means of XAS spectroscopy at the Ti K-edge and at the Pb Lm-edge. The XANES spectra on the Ti K-edge indicate a marked change of the local environment at 500°C. The local structure around the Ti atoms determined by EXAFS is similar to that ohserved in the pyrochlore phase for annealing temperatures below 500°C . At this temperature both Ti and Pb environments show the occurrence of the Pb-O-Ti bonds indicating the onset of the transformation to the perovskite phase.



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