Nature of domains in lanthanum calcium cobaltite perovskite revealed by atomic resolution Z-contrast and electron energy loss spectroscopy

U. Bangert, U. Falke, A. Weidenkaff

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Abstract

Lamella-type planar features in La0.6Ca0.4CoO3 perovskite were investigated in a dedicated scanning transmission electron microscope. Atomic resolution Z-contrast imaging and modelling, along with electron energy loss spectroscopy, gave evidence these features could be Ca-enriched domains of the rock salt structure in the perovskite lattice. Z-contrast of a second type of planar fault, occurring after repeated investigations in the electron microscope, suggests formation of ordered O-vacancy arrangements on Co-O planes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30-36
Number of pages7
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering: B
Volume133
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Aug 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Batteries
  • Defect formation
  • Electron energy loss spectroscopy
  • Electron microscopy

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