Structure and thermal expansion of KGe2(PO4)3

Autor: D. Louër, M. Louër, M. Alqaraoui, R. Brochu, M. Alami
Rok vydání: 1997
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Zdroj: Materials Research Bulletin. 32:113-122
ISSN: 0025-5408
DOI: 10.1016/s0025-5408(96)00161-4
Popis: KGe{sub 2}(Po{sub 4}){sub 3} has been prepared in both crystalline and vitreous forms. The NZP-type structure of the crystalline variety and its thermal expansion have been investigated by X-ray powder diffraction. The crystal structure has been refined by the Rietveld method in the space group R{bar 3}. The thermal expansion coefficients have been determined between room temperature and 600 C and compared to dilatometry measurements. The parameters a and c have a positive and isotropic behavior and the average macroscopic thermal expansion coefficient, , is 10 {times} 10{sup {minus}6} C{sup {minus}1} at 600 C. A comparison with the thermal expansion of the related Li and Na compounds is reported.
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