Low temperature sintering and microwave dielectric properties of Ba4Sm9.33Ti18O54 ceramics

The effect of BaCu(B₂O₅) (BCB) on the sinterability, microstructure and microwave dielectric properties of Ba₄Sm_9.33Ti₁₈O₅₄ (BST) has been investigated. Dilatometric measurements reveal that the sintering temperature of BST can be reduced by the addition of BCB. Microstructural analysis shows abnormal grain growth with large amount of BCB. A ceramic composite with Q × f = 4000 GHz, ?_r = 52 and τ_f = ?29 ppm/°C which can be sintered at 950 °C is obtained when 10 wt% BCB is added to BST. EDS analysis shows that the composite is chemically compatible with silver.     

PbTiO3+Bi2Ti2O7掺杂的Ba4.5Nd9Ti18O54微波介质陶瓷

研究了PbTiO3 Bi2Ti2O7掺杂的Ba4.5Nd9Ti18O54微波介质陶瓷材料的结构和介电性能.结果表明,随着掺杂量的增加,陶瓷材料的密度呈现出轻微下降的趋势,介电常数则保持较高的数值,Q值及τf随掺杂量的增加而下降.当PbTiO3 Bi2Ti2O7掺杂量为20%时,材料的εr≈93,Q.f≈5800 GHz,τf≈3×10-5/℃.XRD分析表明,当PbTiO3 Bi2Ti2O7掺杂量小于24%时,Ba4.5Nd9Ti18O54材料仍呈现出单相结构.利用电介质极化理论初步解释了材料介电性能变化的原因.     

Effect of Sm substitution on microwave dielectric properties of Nd(Mg0.5Sn0.5)O3 ceramics

The microwave dielectric properties of Nd_(1?x)Sm_x(Mg_0.5Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were examined with a view to their exploitation in mobile communication. The Nd_(1?x)Sm_x(Mg_0.5Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were prepared by the conventional solid-state method with various sintering temperatures. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the Nd_0.98Sm_0.02(Mg_0.5Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics revealed no significant variation of phase with sintering temperatures. A density of 6.87 g/cm³, a dielectric constant (ε _r ) of 19.2, a quality factor (Q × f) of 104,300 GHz, and a temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (τ _f ) of ?57 ppm/°C were obtained for Nd_0.98Sm_0.02(Mg_0.5Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics that were sintered at 1,550 °C for 4 h.     

Low-temperature sintering and microwave dielectric properties of CaTi1−x(Fe0.5Nb0.5)xO3 ceramics with B2O3 addition

CaTi_1−x(Fe_0.5Nb_0.5)_xO₃ (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) dielectrics were synthesized via the solid state reaction route and structure analysis was performed together with the dielectric characterization. The substitution of Ti⁴⁺ by Fe³⁺/Nb⁵⁺ and developed phase were studied by X-ray diffraction. The dielectric constant and temperature coefficient of resonant frequency decrease rapidly with an increase of x. The influence of 1–5 wt.% B₂O₃ as a sintering additive investigated at CaTi_0.5(Fe_0.5Nb_0.5)_0.5O₃ solid solutions. The dielectric properties were found to strongly depend on the sintering conditions and contents of B₂O₃ additions. ɛ_r = 52.3, Q × f_o = 2930 GHz and T_f = 13 ppm/°C were obtained for CaTi_0.5(Fe_0.5Nb_0.5)_0.5O₃ specimen 3 wt.% B₂O₃ sintered at 900 °C for 2 h.     

Influence of Ba2+ substitution on the microwave dielectric properties of Nd(Mg0.5Sn0.5)O3 ceramics

The microwave dielectric properties of Nd(Mg_0.5?xBa_xSn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were examined with a view to their exploitation in mobile communication. The Nd(Mg_0.5?xBa_xSn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were prepared by the conventional solid-state method with various sintering temperatures. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the Nd(Mg_0.47Ba_0.03Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics revealed no significant variation of phase with sintering temperatures. A density of 6.91 g/cm³, a dielectric constant (ε _r ) of 19.14, a quality factor (Q × f) of 97,500 GHz, and a temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (τ _f ) of ?65.4 ppm/°C were obtained for Nd(Mg_0.47Ba_0.03Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics that were sintered at 1,600 °C for 4 h.     

Synthesis and microwave dielectric properties of Ba4Ti3P2O15 ceramics

Present work introduces a new kind of microwave dielectric ceramic, Ba₄Ti₃P₂O₁₅. Ba₄Ti₃P₂O₁₅ ceramic can be prepared by solid state reaction method and be well densified after being sintered at above 1175 °C for 4 h in air. All the XRD patterns can be fully indexed as single-phase structure. The best microwave dielectric properties can be obtained in ceramic sintered at 1200 °C for 4 h with permittivity about 20.7, Q × f about 42,210 GHz and TCF about 37 ppm °C^?1. Measurements of the microwave dielectric properties of Ba₄Ti₃P₂O₁₅ ceramic revealed the existence of a maximum in the temperature dependence of the dielectric loss because of the defect dipoles relaxation.     

Low temperature sintering and dielectric properties of Ba2Ti3Nb4O18 ceramics for silver co-sintering application

Low temperature sintering and dielectric properties of Ba₂Ti₃Nb₄O₁₈ ceramics with ZnO–B₂O₃–SiO₂ (ZBS) frit and lithium salts addition were investigated for silver co-sintering application. The sintering temperature of dense Ba₂Ti₃Nb₄O₁₈ ceramics with ZBS frit or LiNO₃ addition was effectively lowered to 950 or 1,000 °C, respectively. LiNO₃ is found to be more efficient than LiF or Li₂CO₃ to lower the sintering temperature of Ba₂Ti₃Nb₄O₁₈ ceramics. The sintering temperature of 900 °C was obtained for the Ba₂Ti₃Nb₄O₁₈ ceramics with a combination of ZBS frit and LiNO₃ addition. The dielectric properties of Ba₂Ti₃Nb₄O₁₈ ceramics with 1 wt.% ZBS and 0.5 wt.% LiNO₃ sintered at 900 °C are as follows: ε_r ~ 37.8, tan δ ~ 0.0003, τ_ε ~ 4.6 ppm/°C.     

Enhancing the microwave dielectric properties of Nd (Mg0.5Sn0.5)O3 ceramics by substituting Nd3+ with Ca2+

The microwave dielectric properties of Nd_(1?2x/3)Ca_x(Mg_0.5Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were examined to evaluate their exploitation for mobile communication. Nd_(1?2x/3)Ca_x(Mg_0.5Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were prepared by the conventional solid-state method with various sintering temperatures. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the Nd_2.9/3Ca_0.05(Mg_0.5Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics revealed no significant variation of phase with the sintering temperature. Nd_2.9/3Ca_0.05(Mg_0.5Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics that were sintered at 1,550 °C for 4 h had the following properties: a density of 6.86 g/cm³, a dielectric constant (ε_r) of 19.3, a quality factor (Q × f) of 99,000 GHz, and a temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (τ _f ) of ?65 ppm/°C.     

Effect of V2O5 additive to 0.4SrTiO3–0.6La(Mg0.5Ti0.5)O3 ceramics on sintering behavior and microwave dielectric properties

The effect of V₂O₅ addition on the microwave dielectric properties and the microstructures of 0.4SrTiO₃–0.6La(Mg_0.5Ti_0.5)O₃ ceramics sintered for 5 h at different sintering temperature were investigated systematically. It was found that the sintering temperature was effectively lowered about 200 °C by increasing V₂O₅ addition content. The grain sizes, bulk density as well as microwave dielectric properties were greatly dependent on sintering temperature and V₂O₅ content. The 4ST–6LMT ceramics with 0.25% V₂O₅ sintered at 1400 °C for 5 h in air exhibited optimum microwave dielectric properties of ɛ_r = 50.7, Q × f = 15049.6 GHz, T_f = −1.7 ppm/°C.     

Improved microwave dielectric properties of Nd(Mg0.5Sn0.5)O3 ceramics with Ni2+ substituting

This study elucidates the microwave dielectric properties and microstructures of Nd(Mg_0.5?xNi_xSn_0.5)O₃ ceramics with a view to their potential for microwave devices. The Nd(Mg_0.5?xNi_xSn_0.5)O₃ ceramics were prepared by the conventional solid-state method with various sintering temperatures. The X-ray diffraction patterns of the Nd(Mg_0.43Ni_0.07Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics revealed no significant variation of phase with sintering temperatures. A dielectric constant ( $ \varepsilon_{r} $ ) of 19.3 and a quality factor (Q × f) of 93,400 GHz and a temperature coefficient of resonant frequency ( $ \tau_{f} $ ) of ?66 ppm/ °C were obtained for Nd(Mg_0.43Ni_0.07Sn_0.5)O₃ ceramics that were sintered at 1,550 °C for 4 h.     

Modification of Ba4Sm2Ti4Ta6O30 dielectric ceramics

Modification of promising tungsten bronze-type dielectric ceramic Ba₄Sm₂Ti₄Ta₆O₃₀ has been investigated by adjusting the composition in Ba_4-3xSm_2+2xTi₄Ta₆O₃₀. The temperature coefficient of dielectric constant has been significantly improved by such modification together with the suppressed dielectric loss, but the dielectric constant decreased significantly. © 2000 Kluwer Academic Publishers     

Effect of glass additions on the sintering behaviors and electrical microwave properties of BaO–Nd2O3–Sm2O3–TiO2 ceramics

The effect of Al₂O₃-doped silica glass (AS-glass) addition on the structure and dielectric properties of the BaO–Nd₂O₃–Sm₂O₃–TiO₂ (BNST) microwave materials was investigated. This BNST material has a dielectric constant (k) of 80 and a quality factor (Q×f) of 6000 GHz when sintered at 1350 °C for 2 h. Both the microstructure and the microwave dielectric characteristics were determined as a function of the sintering temperature and glass content. A Q×f as high as 8700 GHz was achieved in ceramics added with 20 wt % glass, however, the k value drops to 30. The high Q×f value is attributed to the improved densification of the dielectric when glass is added. Results of X-ray diffraction experiments indicate that glass addition enhances the growth in the longitudinal direction of the columnar crystal and a preferred (0 0 2) orientation. The presence of columnar structure plays an important role in the improvement of the microwave dielectric properties.     

Influence of calcination,sintering and composition upon microwave properties of the Ba6−xSm8+2x/3Ti18O54-type oxide

Dielectric ceramic compositions for microwave applications belonging to the (BaO) (Sm₂O₃) (TiO₂) ternary phase diagram were studied. Calcination, sintering, microwave properties and influence of secondary phases were investigated. By varying composition and/or sintering process, a high dielectric constant with low dielectric losses and modulable negative or positive temperature coefficient of the resonant frequency can be reach.     

Influence of CuO addition to BaSm2Ti4O12 microwave ceramics on sintering behavior and dielectric properties

Microwave dielectric ceramics of tungsten–bronze-type BaSm₂Ti₄O₁₂ were prepared by doping CuO (up to 2 wt.%) as the liquid-phase sintering aid. The effects of CuO additive on the densification, micro structure and dielectric properties were investigated. Due to the liquid-phase effect, the sintering temperature of BaSm₂Ti₄O₁₂ ceramics with 1 wt.% CuO addition can be effectively reduced to 1160 °C, about 200 °C lower than that of pure BaSm₂Ti₄O₁₂ ceramics, while good microwave dielectric properties of ɛ_r = 75.8, Q*f = 4914.6 GHz and τ_f = −7.65 ppm/°C were still achieved.     

Low-temperature sintering and microwave dielectric properties of Ba3Ti4Nb4O21 with MnCO3–CuO

Effects of MnCO₃–CuO (for short MC) additives on densification and dielectric properties of Ba₃Ti₄Nb₄O₂₁ ceramics have been investigated. The densification temperature of Ba₃Ti₄Nb₄O₂₁ is greatly reduced from 1280 °C for pure Ba₃Ti₄Nb₄O₂₁ to 950 °C with the presence of MC. This is caused by the liquid phase sintering taking place between MC and Ba₃Ti₄Nb₄O₂₁ during sintering. The dielectric constant and the quality factor decrease with increasing MC additives. At a given amount of sintering additive, the dielectric constant and the quality factor decrease with increasing Mn content in the MC mixture. The Ba₃Ti₄Nb₄O₂₁ ceramics with 1 wt% 0.2MnCO₃–0.8CuO sintered at 950 °C for 2 h shows dielectric properties: ε _r  = 66, Q  ×  f = 13,400 GHz and τ _f  = 60 ppm/°C. Also, the material is compatible with Ag electrodes and, therefore, is suitable for LTCC application.     

Low-temperature sintering and microwave dielectric properties of Li2TiO3 based ceramics

New low sintering temperature and temperature-stable low-loss ceramics based on Li₂TiO₃ with lithium zinc borate (LZB) glass and LiZnNbO₄ doping have been prepared by the conventional solid-state reaction route. The effect of LZB glass addition on the sinterability, phase purity, microstructure, and microwave dielectric properties of Li₂TiO₃ ceramics has been investigated. The XRD results suggest the presence of single Li₂TiO₃ phases for LZB glass-added Li₂TiO₃ ceramics. The addition of LZB glass can effectively lower the sintering temperature to 900 °C, and does not induce much degradation of the microwave dielectric properties. Typically, the 2.0 wt% LZB glass-added ceramic sintered at 900 °C has better microwave dielectric properties of ε_r = 23.2, Q × f = 38,909 GHz, and τ _f  = 30.1 ppm/°C. Meanwhile, LiZnNbO₄ compound is selected to tune the temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (τ _f ) to near zero. It is found that the 2.0 wt% LZB glass-added Li₂TiO₃ ceramics with 35 wt% LiZnNbO₄ sintered at 925 °C have good microwave dielectric properties of ε_r = 20.7, Q × f = 19,366 GHz, τ _f  = ?0.5 ppm/°C, which can find applications in microwave devices that require low sintering temperature.     

Ba4Nd2Ti4Ta6O30 dielectric ceramics modified by Bi substitution for Nd

Modification of dielectric properties for Ba₄Nd₂Ti₄Ta₆O₃₀ ceramic was investigated through Bi partial substitution for Nd. The dielectric constant increased and the dielectric loss decreased with increasing concentration of Bi, and the dielectric constant reached 142, combined with a low dielectric loss of 10^–4 (at 1 MHz) for the composition Ba₄(Nd_0.975Bi_0.025)₂Ti₄Ta₆O₃₀. The temperature coefficient () can be slightly improved.