Effect of Al2O3 on the structure and microwave dielectric properties of Ca0.7Ti0.7La0.3Al0.3O3

G. A. Ravi, F. Azough, R. Freer

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    Abstract

    The effect of excess Al2O3 on the densification, structure and microwave dielectric properties of Ca0.7Ti0.7La0.3Al0.3O3 (CTLA) was investigated. CTLA ceramics were prepared using the conventional mixed oxide route. Excess Al2O3 in the range of 0.1-0.5 wt% was added. It was found that Al2O3 improved the densification. A phase rich in Ca and Al was found in the microstructure of Al2O3 doped samples. Additions of Al2O3 coupled with the slow cooling after sintering improved the microwave dielectric properties. CTLA ceramics with 0.25 wt% Al2O3 cooled at 5 °C/h showed high density and a uniform grain structure with εr = 46, Q × f = 38,289 and τf = +12 ppm/°C at 4 GHz. XRD and TEM examinations showed the presence of (1 1 2) and (1 1 0) type twins arising from a-a-c+ tilt system with the presence of anti-phase domain boundaries from the displacement of A-site cations of the orthorhombic perovskite structure. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationJournal of the European Ceramic Society|J. Eur. Ceram. Soc.
    PublisherElsevier BV
    Pages2855-2859
    Number of pages4
    Volume27
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    Event4th International Conference on Microwave Materials and Their Applications (MMA2006) - Oulu, FINLAND
    Duration: 12 Jun 200615 Jun 2006

    Conference

    Conference4th International Conference on Microwave Materials and Their Applications (MMA2006)
    CityOulu, FINLAND
    Period12/06/0615/06/06

    Keywords

    • Microwave dielectrics

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