Unparalleled in the breadth and depth of its coverage of all important aspects, this book systematically treats the electronic and magnetic properties of stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric cobaltites in both ordered and disordered phases. Authored by a pioneer and a rising star in the field, the monograph summarizes, organizes and streamlines the otherwise difficult-to-obtain information on this topic. An introductory chapter sets forth the crystal chemistry of cobalt oxides to lay the groundwork for an understanding of the complex phenomena observed in this materials class. Special emphasis is placed on a comprehensive discussion of cobaltite physical properties in different structural families. Providing a thorough introduction to cobalt oxides from a chemical and physical viewpoint as a basis for understanding their intricacies, this is a must-have for both experienced researchers as well as entrants to the field.

Unparalleled in the breadth and depth of its coverage of all important aspects, this book systematically treats the electronic and magneticproperties of stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric cobaltites in both ordered and disordered phases. Authored by a pioneer and a rising starin the field, the monograph summarizes, organizes and streamlines the otherwise difficult-to-obtain information on this topic. An introductorychapter sets forth the crystal chemistry of cobalt oxides to lay the groundwork for an understanding of the complex phenomena observedin this materials class. Special emphasis is placed on a comprehensive discussion of cobaltite physical properties in different structural families.Providing a thorough introduction to cobalt oxides from a chemical and physical viewpoint as a basis for understanding their intricaciesthis is a must-have for both experienced researchers as well as entrants to the field.

PREFACECRYSTAL CHEMISTRY OF COBALT OXIDESIntroductionStoichiometric Perovskites LnCoO3Stoichiometric Ln1_x AxCoO3 Perovskites (A¼Ca, Sr,Ba)Oxygen-Deficient Perovskites: Order?Disorder Phenomena in the Distribution of Anionic VacanciesThe Ordered Double Stoichiometric Perovskite LaBaCo2O6Hexagonal Perovskite and DerivativesThe RP-Type Cobaltites: Intergrowths of Perovskite and Rock Salt Layers and DerivativesCobaltites with a Triangular LatticeSome Other Original CobaltitesELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF STOICHIOMETRIC PEROVSKITE COBALTITESStoichiometric LnCoO3 PerovskitesStoichiometric SrCoO3: Ferromagnetism and Metallic ConductivityStoichiometric Ln1_xAxCoO3 Perovskites (A ¼ Ca, Sr, and Ba)The « Ordered » Double Stoichiometric Perovskite LaBaCo2O6ELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF OXYGEN-DEFICIENT PEROVSKITE COBALTITES SR1_XLNXCOO3_D AND SRCO1_XMXO3_DDisordered PerovskitesOrdered 112 LnBaCo2O5pd PerovskitesELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF RUDDLESDEN - POEPPER - TYPE COBALTITESCobalt Valence and Spin State TransitionsMagnetic Properties of RP PhasesElectrical Properties of RP PhasesPhase Separation in RP PhasesMagnetoresistance of RP PhasesThermoelectric Properties of RP PhasesELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF COBALTITES WITH A 3D 'TRIANGULAR LATTICE'The Co3O4 Spinel and DerivativesThe '114' LnBaCo4O7 and CaBaCo4O7 CobaltitesELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF 'TRIANGULAR' LAYERED COBALTITESThe Layer Sodium Cobaltites NaxCoO2Misfit CobaltitesELECTRONIC AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF THE 'UNIDIMENSIONAL' COBALTITE CA3CO2O6Valence and Spin State of CobaltMagnetic Properties of 1D-Ca3Co2O6 and Related DerivativesElectrical Resistivity of Ca3Co2O6 and DerivativesMagnetoresistance of Ca3Co2O6Thermoelectric Power of Ca3Co2O6 and Derivatives