Temperature dependence of electrical conductivity of a green porcelain mixture

AC conductivity of a green porcelain body was investigated using impedance spectroscopy over a temperature range of 100–950°C. The results showed that during the heating, conductivity at 100–200°C increased mainly arising from H+ and OH− ions generated from adsorbing physical water. The activation e...

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Published in:Journal of the European Ceramic Society 2017-01, Vol.37 (1), p.343-349
Main Authors: Lerdprom, W., Li, C., Jayaseelan, D.D., Skinner, S.J., Lee, W.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Electrical conductivity
Flash sintering
Impedance spectroscopy
Ionic conduction
Porcelain
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Summary:AC conductivity of a green porcelain body was investigated using impedance spectroscopy over a temperature range of 100–950°C. The results showed that during the heating, conductivity at 100–200°C increased mainly arising from H+ and OH− ions generated from adsorbing physical water. The activation energy increased below the dehydroxylation of clay resulting from movement of monovalent ions. At the dehydroxylation of clay, a combination of H+, OH− and monovalent ions dominated the conductivity. The activation energy rose to 1.14eV (600–950°C) controlled by diffusion of Na+, and K+ ions. During the cooling, conductivity showed single activation energy with 0.86eV resulting from denser microstructure and change in mineralogical constituents and the heat treated porcelain sample showed higher electrical conductivity at the same temperature. Understanding conduction behaviour of the green porcelain enabled more accurate control of furnace temperature in flash sintering, a process which relies on electrical conductivity at high temperatures.
ISSN:0955-2219
1873-619X
DOI:10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2016.08.019