Preparation of Y(Mn_1−xFe_x)O₃ and Electrical Properties of the Sintered Bodies

Shin Nishiyama^*, Isao Asako, Yasuhiko Iwadate, Takeo Hattori

Graduate School of Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba-Shi, Japan.

DOI: 10.4236/ojic.2015.51002                

Abstract

YMnO₃ and the Fe doped samples were prepared and the lattice constants, electrical conductivities and Seebeck coefficients were measured. The solubility limit of Fe for Mn of YMnO₃ was 25 atomic %, the electrical conductivity increased in the range of 350°C - 700°C as Fe increased up to 10%, and the doped samples showed larger Seebeck coefficient than undoped samples.

Keywords

Yittrium Manganite, Iron Doping, Solubility Limit, Electrical Conductivity, Seebeck Coefficient

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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