Research Article

Role of ZnO in Dc Electrical Conductivity of Lithium Bismuthate Glasses

Table 2

Conductivity at 400°C, activation energy, pre-exponential factor , and Li ion concentration ( ) of present glasses.

Glass name 400°C
(Ω·cm)−1
(eV)
×1021/cc

10Z55Bi 1.292.514.84
10Z60Bi 1.312.123.46
10Z65Bi 1.322.082.25
10Z70Bi 1.351.201.07

15Z50Bi 1.263.545.02
15Z55Bi 1.333.043.63
15Z60Bi 1.442.572.33
15Z65Bi 1.553.371.13

20Z45Bi 1.133.975.20
20Z50Bi 1.153.183.80
20Z55Bi 1.321.922.45
20Z60Bi 1.450.421.17

25Z45Bi 1.221.953.96
25Z50Bi 1.241.532.55
25Z55Bi 1.281.761.24

30Zn45Bi 1.233.032.64
30Zn50Bi 1.252.151.30

35Z40Bi 1.151.712.80
35Z45Bi 1.040.951.34

40Z40Bi 1.110.361.49