Acoustic studies of phase transitions in crystals and nanocomposites

Charnaya, E.V. (Faculty of Physics, St. Petersburg State University)

Source: Acoustical Physics, v 54, n 6, November, 2008, p 802-813

ISSN: 1063-7710

Publisher: Maik Nauka-Interperiodica Publishing 

Abstract: A brief review of acoustic studies of phase transitions in crystals (ferroelectric, ferroelastic, and superionic ones) and nanostructured composite materials made on the basis of porous matrices is presented. The studies were carried out at the Laboratory of Quantum Acoustics and Ultrasonic Spectroscopy of the St. Petersburg State University. © 2008 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd. (43 refs.)

terms: Phase transitions - Acoustics - Ball milling - Crystallography - Crystals - Ferroelectric materials - Ketones - Powders