THE ELECTRICAL BEHAVIOR OF REFRACTORY OXIDES

Abstract

Charge transport by electrons and ions in ZrO2, ZrO2 + CaO, pure Cr2O3 and Cr2O3 + Al2O3 is being investigated using various experimental techniques. The development of special equipment was necessary to carry out measurements of electrical properties as a function of oxygen partial pressure. Apparatus and procedures include a furnace system, an electrical power system, an electrical measuring system, and a gas handling system calibration.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 17, 1962
Accession Number
AD0283667

Entities

People

  • Robert W. Vest

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electrons
  • Measurement
  • Partial Pressure
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Transport Ships
  • Vapor Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Materials science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems