Rapid appearance of domains upon phase change in KNbO3 - a TEM in-situ heating study

Abstract

TEM specimens from potassium niobate single crystals were observed while being heated in a TEM. DWs and dislocations were observed; the DWs were mobile. In certain cases the DWs became pinned by the dislocations, at least for a short time, most likely due to interaction of strain fields. Both phase changes were observed with accompanying rapid appearance of new domain patterns.

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