Impact of Cr-poisoning on the conductivity of $LaNi_{0.6}Fe_{0.4}O_3$

Stodolny, M.K. and Boukamp, B.A. and Blank, D.H.A. and Berkel van, F.P.F. (2011) Impact of Cr-poisoning on the conductivity of $LaNi_{0.6}Fe_{0.4}O_3$ . Journal of Power Sources, 196 (22). pp. 9290-9298. ISSN 0378-7753

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Abstract:	This study demonstrates the significant impact of Cr on the electronic conductivity of a LaNi0.6Fe0.4O3 (LNF) porous cathode layer at 800 °C. Vapor transport of Cr-species, originating from a porous metallic foam, and subsequent reaction with LNF, results in a decrease of the electronic conductivity of the LNF-layer. Cr has been detected throughout the entire cross-section of a 16 μm thick LNF layer, while Ni, besides its compositional distribution in the LNF layer, has also been found in enriched spots forming Ni-rich metal oxide crystals. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that Cr is gradually incorporated into the LNF-grains, while Ni is proportionally expelled. Electron diffraction performed in the center of a sliced grain showed the initial rhombohedral crystal structure of LNF, whereas diffraction performed close to the edge of the grain revealed the orthorhombic perovskite crystal structure, indicating a Cr-enriched perovskite phase. Progressive Cr deposition and penetration into the LNF grains and necks explains the electronic conductivity deterioration. The impact of Cr-poisoning on the electronic conductivity of the LNF porous layer is considerably smaller at 600 °C than at 800 °C.
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© 2011 Elsevier
Faculty:	Science and Technology (TNW)
Research Group:	Inorganic Materials Science (IMS)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/81916
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2011.07.070
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