Abstract
Ba(Zn1/3Ta2/3)O3 (BZT) ceramic has 1: 2 ordered hexagonal structure, but was destroyed with the addition of ZrO 2. The 1: 1 ordered cubic structure was developed when a large amount of ZrO2 was added. BZT has a porous and inhomogeneous microstructure with a Ba5Ta4O15; second phase. When ZrO 2 was added, a new Ba0.5TaO3 second phase formed and grain growth occurred. Presence of liquid phase which is related to the Ba0.5TaO3 second phase could be responsible for the grain growth. Q value of BZT was greatly enhanced with the addition of ZrO 2. The improvement of Q value can be explained by the increase of relative density and grain size. Especially, grain size is considered to be one of the crucial factors for the improvement of Q value of BZT ceramic.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 211-214 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 Jan |
Keywords
- 1:2 ordering
- Ba(ZnTa)O
- Liquid phase
- Q value
- ZrO
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Physics and Astronomy