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Which of the following is a Ferroelectric compound?


A

Pb2O3

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K4[Fe(Cn)6]

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C

BaTiO3

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None of these.

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Solution

The correct option is C

BaTiO3


Explanation for the correct option

(C)BaTiO3

Ferroelectric substances:

  • Ferroelectric substances are those that can show spontaneous electric polarization which can be reversed by applying an electric field in the opposite direction.
  • All ferroelectrics are pyroelectric and they exhibit the property that natural electrical polarization is reversible.
  • Barium titanate (BaTiO3) is an example of a Ferroelectric substance.
  • Barium titanate is a ferroelectric ceramic material, with a photorefractive effect as well as piezoelectric properties.
  • It is, therefore, used in capacitors/transducers.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

A) Lead oxide (Pb2O3) is not a Ferroelectric substance.

B) K4[Fe(Cn)6] is not a Ferroelectric substance.

Hence, the correct option is (C) i.e. Ferroelectric compound is BaTiO3


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