In order to obtain information about the structure of Pb8K2-xNax(PO4)(6) sy
stem crystallizing in the anianic-deficient apatite structure, powder X-ray
diffraction patterns and infrared absorption spectra have been studied. Mi
xing sodium and potassium in the structure increases the ionic conductivity
as compared to the pure sodium or potassium phase. Correlations between el
ectrical and structural properties are established. (C) 2000 Elsevier Scien
ce B.V. All rights reserved.