MSE615: Structure and Characterization of Materials
Date: 13-10-2025
Assignment 3
Total Marks: 70 Points
Submission Due Date: 19-10-2025
Question 1
Calculate the Kroger-Vink diagram for Ta2O5, if the oxide has Frenkel defects with Ta interstitials dominating the intermediate PO2 levels.
Consider the Kroger-Vink diagram at low, intermediate, and high PO2 for both electronic and ionic defects.
Marks: 40 Points
Question 2
ZrO2 can be prepared such that it exhibits electronic conductivity in the intermediate PO2 regime.
ZrO2 has Schottky defect dominated intrinsic defect reaction.
Calculate the Kröger-Vink diagram at low, intermediate, and high PO2.
Marks: 30 Points
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