Abstract
Li+ mobility and structural changes in the aluminosilicate beta-eucryptite have been studied by high-resolution powder neutron diffraction as a function of temperature from 573 to 873 K. A Li split-atom model was used to describe the disorder of Li+ ions in the structure. Analysis of the data shows two anomalies around 698 and 758 K. The first anomaly is attributed to an M-point zone boundary transition reported in the literature, which is connected to the appearance of the incommensurate structure. The second anomaly is attributed to a displacive phase transition of the framework and doubling in the a cell parameter.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5267-5278 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Physics Condensed Matter |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 29 |
Early online date | 9 Jul 2004 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 28 Jul 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |