摘要
The electrical properties of cubic perovskite series,CaCu_(3-x)Ti_(4-x)Fe_(2x)O_(12)with x=0.0,0.1,0.3,0.5,and 0.7,have been studied by employing current density as a function of electric field characteristics registered at different temperatures and thermal variations of direct current electrical resistivity measurements.All of the compositions exhibit strong non-ohmic behavior.The concentration dependence of breakdown field,the temperature at which switching action takes place,and maximum value of current density(J_(max))has been explained on account of structural,microstructural,and positron lifetime parameters.The highest ever reported value of J_(max)=327 mA/cm^(2)has been observed for pristine composition.The values of the nonlinear coefficient advise the suitability of ceramics for low-voltage varistor applications.The Arrhenius plots show typical semiconducting nature.The activation energy values indicate that electric conduction proceeds through electrons with deformation in the system.
