Abstract
Neutron diffraction patterns from silver phosphate (AgPO3), AgI-AgPO3 and Ag2S-AgPO3 glasses were analysed by the Reverse Monte-Carlo method. The diffraction patterns were collected on the HIT-II spectrometer at KENS up to Q = 50 Å- 1. The derived structural models of the salt-doped glasses were compared to AgPO3 glass to correlate features of the atomic and molecular structure with observed superionic conduction in these glasses. A structural model based on extended chains of PO4 tetrahedra, as reported previously by other researchers, provides a solid basis for all these glasses. The analysis indicates a strengthening of the Ag-Ag correlations and contrasting changes in the Ag-O correlations in the doped glasses. We also conclude that S largely displaces non-bridging O in the PO4 tetrahedra in Ag2S-AgPO3 glass.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 263-265 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 385-386 I |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 27 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- AgS-AgI-AgPO
- RMC
- RMCA
- Superionic glasses
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering