Abstract
The grain-boundary conductivity of a 15 mol % calcia-stabilized zirconia specimen was increased about seven times by postsintering heat-treatment at 1300°C for 10 h. From the change in the crystallinity, morphology, and composition of the intergranular phase by heat-treatment, the de-wetting behavior of the intergranular phase due to crystallization was suggested to decrease the current constriction near the grain boundary. The postsintering heat-treatment was also effective at the high sintering temperature where adding A12O3 could not scavenge the resistive intergranular phase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | J49-J53 |
Journal | Journal of the Electrochemical Society |
Volume | 150 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Oct |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Chemistry