Effect of Li_0.8Ca_0.2F_1.2 on Sintering and Microwave Dielectric Properties of (Mg_0.95Zn_0.05)(Ti_0.8Sn_0.2)O₄ Ceramics

Abstract

The effects of Li0.8Ca0.2F1.2 doped on the sinterability, phase constitutions and microwave dielectric properties of (Mg0.95Zn0.05)2(Ti0.8Sn0.2)O4 (MZTS) ceramics were investigated. The crystal structure was analyzed using X-ray diffraction. With 3.0 wt% Li0.8Ca0.2F1.2 addition, the densification sintering of MZTS ceramics was significantly lowed from 1325 oC to 1150 oC due to the liquid phase sintering. Secondary phases CaTiO3 and MgO were formed by reaction between MZTS and CaF2. 3.0wt% Li0.8Ca0.2F1.2-doped MZTS ceramics at 1150 oC for 5 h exhibited dielectric properties: εr=13.4, Qxf=46 672.3 GHz (at 9.3 GHz).