Abstract
(1-x)ZnNb2O6·xTiO2 ceramics were prepared using both anatase and rutile forms of TiO2. At a composition of x = 0.58, a mixture region of ixiolite (ZnTiNb2O8) and rutile was observed and the temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (τf) was ∼0 ppm/°C. We found that although εr and τf were comparable, the quality factor (Q × f, Q ≈ 1/tan δ,f = resonant frequency) of 0.42 ZnNb2O6·0.58 TiO2 prepared from anatase and rutile was 6000 and 29 000, respectively. The origin of the difference in Q × f of both samples was investigated by measuring electrical conductivity and by analysis of the anatase-rutile phase transition. The anatase-derived sample had higher conductivity, which was related to the reduction of Ti4+. It is suggested that the increase of dielectric loss originates from an increase in Ti3+ and oxygen vacancies due to an anatase-rutile phase transition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1169-1172 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American Ceramic Society |
Volume | 85 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 May |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Materials Chemistry