Effects of Ca2+ and Cu2+ doping on sintering and electrical properties of La0.85Sr0.15CrO3

Xiao Fang Zhu, Hai Tao Gu, Han Chen, Lu Cun Guo

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Abstract

La0.85Sr0.15CrO3 is commonly used as the ceramic interconnect material for solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) applications. However, it is difficult to sinter this type of material to high density. The effects of Ca2+ and Cu2+ doping substitution on the sintering characteristics, thermal expansion and electrical conductivity properties of La0.85Sr0.15-xCax Cr1-yCuyO3 were investigated. It was found that the electrical conductivity of La0.85Sr0.15CrO3 was effectively improved at x=0.05 and y=0, a peak value of 20.1 S/cm was obtained at 800°C. The study of La and Cr co-doping found that the sintering temperature of the sample was reduced by 100°C at x=0.05 and y=0.05, while the bulk density was increased by 31.6%. Meanwhile, the thermal expansion coefficient of samples was compared with that of 8YSZ electrolyte.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)126-128+133
JournalYadian Yu Shengguang/Piezoelectrics and Acoustooptics
Volume32
Issue number1
StatePublished - Feb 2010

Keywords

  • Electrical conductivity
  • Interconnect
  • SOFC
  • Sintering ability
  • TEC

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