Sr1-xBaxBi2TaNbO9 materials have been synthesized using a chemical solution
route. Detailed x-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopic studies indicate
s the formation of complete solid solutions for all compositions (x = 0.0 t
o 1.00) in Sr1-xBaxBi2TaNbO9. Thin films were deposited by spin coating. Op
tical transmission of the film deposited on quartz disk showed the typical
interference effect of optical thin films. Ferroelectric polarization on Sr
0.5Ba05Bi2TaNbO9 film deposited on Pt substrate and annealed at 700 degrees
C, was measured to be 13.5 muC/cm(2). (C) 2001 Kluwer Academic Publishers.