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Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Expansion and Electrochemical Properties of Perovskites PrBaFe2–xNi x O5 + δ

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In order to evaluate applicability of mixed-conducting PrBaFe2–xNi x О5 + δ perovskites for cathodes of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), their crystal structure, thermal and chemical expansion, electrical conductivity and electrochemical behavior were studied. The solubility limit of nickel in PrBaFe2O5 + δ corresponds to x = 0.8. At x > 0.2, the disordered cubic phase transformed into the tetragonal phase. The maximum level of conductivity (50–120 S/cm) at the operating temperatures of SOFC was found for the composition with the maximum nickel content, PrBaFe1.2Ni0.8О5 + δ. This material is also characterized by moderate thermal and chemical expansion relative to other ferrite-nickelates. The polarization resistance of a porous PrBaFe1.2Ni0.8О5 + δ cathode in a cell with a protective Ce0.6La0.4O2–δ layer and a solid electrolyte (La0.9Sr0.1)0.98Ga0.8Mg0.2O3–δ was ~0.9 Ohm cm2 at a temperature of 1073 K, atmospheric oxygen pressure, and current density of–120 mA cm–2.

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    A. I. Ivanov, V. A. Kolotygin, E. V. Tsipis, S. I. Bredikhin & V. V. Kharton

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Original Russian Text © A.I. Ivanov, V.A. Kolotygin, E.V. Tsipis, S.I. Bredikhin, V.V. Kharton, 2018, published in Elektrokhimiya, 2018, Vol. 54, No. 6, pp. 615–622.

Presented at the IV All-Russian Conference “Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell based Power Plants” (with international participation) June 25‒29, 2017, Suzdal, Vladimir region.

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Ivanov, A.I., Kolotygin, V.A., Tsipis, E.V. et al. Electrical Conductivity, Thermal Expansion and Electrochemical Properties of Perovskites PrBaFe2–xNi x O5 + δ. Russ J Electrochem 54, 533–540 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1134/S102319351806006X

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