TCR parameter study for examining the possibility of the usefulness of perovskite Pr 0.8 K 0.2− x Na x MnO 3 ( x = 0.0, 0.05 and 0.1) systems for thermistor and bolometer applications

Key Points

• Examine the utility of perovskite systems for thermistor and bolometer applications.
• Conducted a study on perovskite Pr0.8K0.2−xNaxMnO3 at different Na doping amounts (x = 0.0, 0.05, 0.1)
• Measured the electrical resistivity ρ (T) and calculated TCR max values
• Utilized a percolation model along with specific equations for analysis.
• Identified relationships between Na doping levels and electrical resistivity
• Demonstrated potential effectiveness of perovskite materials for thermistor and bolometer use