Abstract
Substitution of divalent Sr by trivalent La is found to affect the valence states of both of the two B-site cations, Fe and Ta, in the double perovskite oxide (Sr1-xLax)2FeTaO6. Moreover, it improves the degree of order of these cations. From 57Fe Mössbauer spectra the average Fe valence was found to decrease with increasing La substitution level, x. However, the valence of Fe decreased less than expected if the valence of Ta was assumed to remain constant. Hence, we conclude that also the valence of Ta decreases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 440-445 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Solid State Chemistry |
Volume | 180 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2007 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- Cation ordering
- Cation valences
- Double-perovskite oxide
- Mössbauer spectroscopy