title: Synthesis, structure, and characterization of the series BaBi(1-x)Ta(x)O(3) (0 <or= x <or= 0.5).
abstract: The series BaBi(1-x)Ta(x)O(3) (0 <or= x <or= 0.5) has been synthesized by traditional solid-state reactions. Their structures are analyzed by the combinational use of X-ray, neutron, and converged-beam electron diffractions. They all crystallize in P1. FTIR and Raman data confirm that an inversion center is absent in the crystal structure of the series BaBi(1-x)Ta(x)O(3) (0 <or= x <or= 0.5). No obvious P-E (polarization-electrical field) loops are observed for them.
authors.affiliation: College of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing100022, People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Hui
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Chun-Hai
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Guobao
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Tounan
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jin
authors.forename: Fuhui
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Liao
authors.forename: Jianhua
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lin