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Figure 2.1 Schematic illustration of the BT unit cell (shown with tetragonal symmetry)<br />

demonstrating the offset B-site cation.<br />

Ni is a ferromagnetic metal under normal temperatures and pressures, and is<br />

relatively corrosion resistant both in bulk and in particle form, due to the formation of a<br />

protective oxide surface. At high temperatures, Ni alloys may exhibit excellent<br />

mechanical strength, creep resistance, and corrosion resistance through a similarly<br />

passivated oxide surface. Primarily used as an alloy metal, Ni finds various uses in<br />

various applications such as alloys, steels, magnets, catalysts, biomedical implants,<br />

batteries, and fuel cells. In the electronics industry, Ni is used as a base metal electrode<br />

(BME) material to replace precious metals such as Au/Pd and Pt in MLCCs.<br />

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Ba 2+ (A-site)<br />

O 2−<br />

Ti 4+ (B-site)

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