Local Order in LiNbO3, in the Paraelectric and Molten States

Author: Melin P.   Simon P.   Hennet L.   Moulin B.   Douy D. Thiaudiere   A.   Pedeche S.  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 0015-0193

Source: Ferroelectrics, Vol.272, Iss.1, 2002-01, pp. : 33-38

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Abstract

A study of LiNbO3 through the ferroelectric-paraelectric and melting transitions is reported, mainly by Raman scattering under microscope. This allowed to evidence unexpected features in the liquid phase, and more precisely the formation of solid inclusions (≈50μm) which look to increase in number upon heating. So large inclusions have never been reported in this phase and results of thermal analysis, X-Ray and SEM characterizations are presented here.