Abstract
The Bi2Sn2O7 Pyrochlore is known to undergo a sequence of structural
phase transitions with an increase in temperature. Raman spectroscopy
was employed in the investigation of the temperature dependence of the
active phonons in the Raman spectrum. We observed 19 broad modes at room
temperature, reflecting the low symmetry of the alpha-phase of Bi2Sn2O7.
The modes were discussed in relation to the Raman spectra of other
pyrochlore-based oxides. The temperature dependence of the phonons
evidences the alpha -> beta structural phase transition observed near
127 degrees C. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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