Abstract
To the best of our knowledge the difference in the magnetic properties of ions like Gd (7.94 μB) and Pr (3.58 μB) on the electrical properties of ZnO-varistor have not been studied. To clarify this effect, the binary systems, ZnO-Gd2O3, ZnO-Pr6O11and the ternary system ZnO-Gd2O3-Pr6O11were studied. The ceramics were prepared according to the chemical formula; (100-X) mol% ZnO - (X) mol% Y, where X = 0.5, 1, 2, 3.5, 5, 6, 7.5, 9 and 15, Y is Gd2O3, Pr6O11or Gd2O3 +Pr6O11. The samples have been sintered at 1200°C, 1250°C, 1300°C, 1350°C and 1400°C for 1 hr. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDAX), (JxE), (CxV) and Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) have been studied and discussed. Utilizing J-E characteristics, the non-linearity coefficient (α), leakage current (Lg) and breakdown electric field (Eo) have been determined. In the present study, the effect of the magnetic properties on the non-linearity parameters was not clear and the non-linearity characteristics mainly depend upon the microstructure of the system. The ternary system (94%ZnO-4%Pr6O11- 2%Gd2O3) is superior to the binary systems, and can readily serve as a high-voltage varistor.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Subject
Condensed Matter Physics,General Materials Science,Radiation
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