Atomic pair distribution function at the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory: application to the Pb1-xLaxZr0.40Ti0.60O3 ferroelectric system

Author(s)

Saleta, M. E. ; Eleoterio, M. ; Mesquita, A. ; Mastelaro, V. R. ; Granado, E.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF SYNCHROTRON RADIATION; v. 24, p. 7-pg., 2017-09-01.

Abstract

This work reports the setting up of the X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy beamline at the Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory for performing total scattering experiments to be analyzed by atomic pair distribution function (PDF) studies. The results of a PDF refinement for Al2O3 standard are presented and compared with data acquired at a beamline of the Advanced Photon Source, where it is common to perform this type of experiment. A preliminary characterization of the Pb1-xLaxZr0.40Ti0.60O3 ferroelectric system,with x = 0.11, 0.12 and 0.15, is also shown. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 12/04870-7 - Studies of novel complex and advanced materials
• Grantee: Pascoal Jose Giglio Pagliuso
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 13/02160-5 - Effect of short and medium range order on the physical properties of compounds with technological interest: superconductors and ferroelectrics
• Grantee: Martín Eduardo Saleta
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral