The IR spectroscopic study on pelletised barium hydrogen phosphate (BHP) ha
s been made. The distinct bands observed seem to be related with the P=O bo
nd of PO4 group. Around the ferroelectric transition at 315 K, the interion
ic band at 2650 cm(-1) disappears on account of Ba...O ionic bond being bro
ken. For the sample prepared at 500 K, the bands around 2000 and 2500 cm(-1
) appear intense, while broadening of bands due to various deformations lik
e P=O and P=O-H takes place. (C) 2001 Acta Materialia Inc. Published by Els
evier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.