Charge Transport Mechanism in K₂ZrO₃

Shivendu Tripathi

Department of physics, Satish Chandra College, Ballia, U.P. -277001

The electrical conductivities and thermoelectric power studies of potassium zirconate (K₂ZrO₃) have been investigated in this paper. The compound has been prepared in the laboratory by solid state reaction method. Ionic and electronic conductivities have also been calculated. Temperature dependence of thermoelectric power has been examined. Accordingly, paddle wheel mechanism has been found suitable to explain the ion transport mechanism in the alkali (K⁺) metal zirconates.

Keywords: Electrical conductivity, Ionic conductivity, Electronic conductivity, Thermoelectric power, Phase Transition Temperature, Paddle wheel mechanism.

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