Abstract
Strontium bismuth niobate (SBN) is a ferroelectric material. This research reports the effects of the total replacement of bismuth in SBN by the rare-earth element, samarium. X-ray-diffraction measurement with Rietveld analysis shows that the tetragonal crystal structure of SBN is essentially retained but is distorted to an orthorhombic form. The new phase shows a ferromagnetic response in addition to its inherent ferroelectric property at room temperature. © 2005 American Institute of Physics.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 036104 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |