Grain Size Induced Metal-insulator Transition in La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 Compounds
The effect of different synthesis techniques on structural, microstructural and electrical properties of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 (LSMO) was investigated. Two different techniques viz solid state reaction (SSR) and sol-gel (SG) method were used to prepare the samples. X-ray studies have confirmed the single p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sumy State University
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Журнал нано- та електронної фізики |
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| Online Access: | http://jnep.sumdu.edu.ua/download/numbers/2013/4/articles/jnep_2013_V5_04053.pdf |
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| Summary: | The effect of different synthesis techniques on structural, microstructural and electrical properties of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 (LSMO) was investigated. Two different techniques viz solid state reaction (SSR) and sol-gel (SG) method were used to prepare the samples. X-ray studies have confirmed the single phase formation of LSMO by both the techniques. The average grain size was 2 m for solid state reaction sample and 22 nm for sol-gel sample. A substantial enhancement in electrical resistivity was observed in the sample with nanosized grains. The micro grain size sample exhibited metallic behaviour whereas nanoparticle sample showed metal-insulator transition around 250 K. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-6772 |