Module 2: Defect Chemistry and Defect Equilibria
  Defect Equilibria in Non-Stoichiometric Oxides
 

 

2.12.1.2 Case II: If interstitial metal or metal excess is present

Here, the defect reaction will be

The equilibrium constant can be written as

(2.34)

Both [MM] and [OO] can be assumed to be ~1 if [Mi••] << [MM] and [OO].

According to the electrical neutrality condition

ne = 2[Mi••]
(2.35)

Thus

OR
ne
(2.36)

The plot will be similar to that of the above case.