Measurements of spin-lattice relaxation time and complex permittivity have
been performed for monocrystalline and polycrystalline pyridinium perchlora
te as a function of hydrostatic pressure and temperature. The influence of
pressure on the reorientation of the pyridinium cation was analysed. The po
tential shape and heights of the energy barriers for this reorientation in
all three phases have been determined. For phase I and III the pressure dep
endence of the activation enthalpy was obtained.