HoMn2O5was synthesized by sol-gel auto combustion method and analyzed through x-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared reflectivity, Raman, UV-visible, Photoluminescence spectroscopies at room temperature and transport properties (applying dc- and ac- electric field) at high temperatures. Structural characterizations revealed single-phase nature and the analysis confirms the crystal structure by Rietveld refinement with orthorhombic symmetry (space group Pbnm). Both Scherer formula and Williamson-Hall analysis have been used to estimate the average grain size; the results come in good agreement. The reflectivity spectrum was fitted by the Lorentz oscillator model to account for the infrared active optical phonons. The Raman spectrum was measured in unpolarized geometry using a 514 nm laser excitation source, which confirmed its orthorhombic crystal structure. UV-visible spectroscopy demonstrated the electronic structure and semiconducting behavior of sample with an estimated bandgap of 1.54 eV. PL spectrum suggested its electronic transition and vibrations of Mn-O bonds. The conduction mechanism was investigated by measuring electrical resistivity in temperature range (293-473K) by two probe method. Dielectric properties have been discussed in terms of variation in dielectric constant, tangent loss, and conductivity as a function of temperature and frequency.
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