Microstructural and nonlinear properties of Zn-V-Mn-Nb-O varistor ceramics with Gd2O3 substitution for low voltage application

The effect of Gd2O3 substitution on the microstructural and electrical properties of Zn-V-Mn-Nb-O varistor ceramics sintered at 900°C was investigated. XRD, SEM, and EDAX results show that the GdMnO3 and GdVO4 phases formed at the grain boundaries and triple point junctions. Gd2O3 substitution inhib...

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Main Authors: Isa, Nor Hasanah, Zakaria, Azmi, Azis, Ra'ba'ah Syahidah, Rizwan, Zahid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Trans Tech Publications 2017
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62420/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/62420/1/OXIDE.pdf