SrLnAlO4 (Ln=Nd and Sm) Microwave Dielectric Ceramics

SrLnAlO₄ (Ln=Nd and Sm) ceramics with K₂NiF₄ structure were prepared by a solid state reaction approach, and their microwave dielectric characteristics were evaluated together with the microstructures. The single phase dense SrNdAlO₄ and SrSmAlO₄ ceramics were obtained by sintering at 1450–1475°C and 1475–1500°C, respectively, and the good microwave dielectric characteristics were achieved: (1) = 17.8, Q · f = 25,700 GHz, _f = –9 ppm/°C for SrNdAlO₄; and (2) = 18.8, Q · f = 54,880 GHz, _f = 2 ppm/°C for SrSmAlO₄ dense ceramics. The Qf value significantly increased with increasing sintering temperature.