Low-temperature densification of Mg2SnO4 ceramics with LiF-Fe2O3-V2O5 additive

  • Juehui Zhou
  • , Nuoxin Xu
  • , Qilong Zhang
  • , Di Zhou
  • , Xin Tang
  • , Hui Yang

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Abstract

The effects of LiF-Fe2O3-V2O5 (LFV) additive on the sinterability, microstructure, phase composition, and microwave dielectric properties of Mg2SnO4 is investigated. By adding LFV additive, the densification temperature of Mg2SnO4 ceramics is significantly lowered from 1550 °C to 1050 °C. XRD shows all doped samples are single-phase Mg2SnO4 with Fd3m space group. TEM image and EDS spectra indicate that an amorphous phase is formed in the intergranular region, and Fe3+ ions presents in Mg2SnO4 matrix. Mg2SnO4 with 4 wt.% LFV additive sintered at 1050 °C provides the attractive combination of dense microstructure and excellent dielectric properties: εr=7.90, Q×f=41,400 GHz and τf=-82 ppm/°C. In addition, the ceramic is compatible with Ag/Pd electrodes, suggesting the potential application in millimeter-wave communication.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)169-172
Number of pages4
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume139
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jan 2015

Keywords

  • Dielectrics
  • Electrical properties
  • Electroceramics
  • Microstructure
  • Sintering

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