Effect of doping with Co2O3, TiO2, Fe2O3, and Mn2O3 on the properties of Ce0.8Gd0.2O2−δ

Abstract

The effects of Co, Fe, Mn, and Ti oxide additions on the sinterability and crystal-chemical, thermal, and electrical properties of Ce 0.8 Gd 0.2 O 2−δ have been studied. The results indicate that these oxides enhance the sinterability of the mixed oxide, regardless of whether they were introduced before or after synthesis. The most effective sintering aid is Co 2 O 3 . The lattice parameters of Ce 0.8 Gd 0.2 O 2−δ samples containing different metal oxide additions (1 mol %) are refined in space group Fm3m . The temperature-dependent thermal expansion data are used to determine the linear thermal expansion coefficients of the samples. Manganese oxide additions reduce the electrical conductivity of Ce 0.8 Gd 0.2 O 2−δ , whereas the other dopants increase it in the order Ti < Fe < Co. The activation energy for conduction increases in the order Co < Ti < Fe < Mn.