A series of nominal compositions MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)(x=0,0.04,0.08,0.12,0.16,and 0.20)ceramics were successfully prepared via the conventional solid-state reaction route.The phase compositions,micros...A series of nominal compositions MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)(x=0,0.04,0.08,0.12,0.16,and 0.20)ceramics were successfully prepared via the conventional solid-state reaction route.The phase compositions,microstructures,and microwave dielectric properties were investigated.The results of x-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)showed that a single phase of MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)ceramics with a spinel structure was obtained at x≤0.12,whereas the second phase of MgTi_(2)O_(5)appeared when x>0.12.The cell parameters were obtained by XRD refinement.As the x values increased,the unit cell volume kept expanding.This phenomenon could be attributed to the partial substitution of(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))^(3+)for Al^(3+).Results showed that(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))^(3+)doping into MgAl_(2)O_(4)spinel ceramics effectively reduced the sintering temperature and improved the quality factor(Q_f)values.Good microwave dielectric properties were achieved for a sample at x=0.20 sintering at 1500℃in air for 4 h:dielectric constantε_(r)=8.78,temperature coefficient of resonant frequencyτ_(f)=-85 ppm/℃,and Q_(f)=62300 GHz.The Q_(f)value of the x=0.20 sample was about 2 times higher than that of pure MgAl_(2)O_(4)ceramics(31600 GHz).Thus,MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)ceramics with excellent microwave dielectric properties can be applied to 5G communications.展开更多
Herein,the sintering behavior and dielectric properties of Ta5+-doped Li3Mg4NbO8 ceramics were investigated by solid-phase reactions in combination with first-principles calculations.In particular,Li_(3)Mg_(4)Nb_(0.96...Herein,the sintering behavior and dielectric properties of Ta5+-doped Li3Mg4NbO8 ceramics were investigated by solid-phase reactions in combination with first-principles calculations.In particular,Li_(3)Mg_(4)Nb_(0.96)Ta_(0.04)O_(8)illustrates the best dielectric properties after sintering at 1,175℃withεr=13.71±0.20,Q×f=(132,112±2,391)GHz(increased by 25%)andτf=(25.07±1.36)×10^(−6)℃^(−1).The non-intrinsic factors reflect that a small amount of Ta^(5+)doping produces a secondary phase,increased densification,and grain size,all of which optimize the dielectric properties.The dominant intrinsic factors indicate that the increase in bond ionicity,the greater polarization of Ta^(5+),and the blueshift of the Raman characteristic peak all lead to an increase inεr.The increase in lattice energy and the decrease in the damping behavior of the Nb/Ta-O bond vibrations lead to an increase in Q×f.The weakening of the Nb/TaO_(6) octahedral distortion leads to an optimization ofτf.The modified Li_(3)Mg_(4)Nb_(0.96)Ta_(0.04)O_(8) ceramics have promising applications in microwave communications.展开更多
基金the Chengdu University of Technology(Grant No.KYQD201907728)。
文摘A series of nominal compositions MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)(x=0,0.04,0.08,0.12,0.16,and 0.20)ceramics were successfully prepared via the conventional solid-state reaction route.The phase compositions,microstructures,and microwave dielectric properties were investigated.The results of x-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)showed that a single phase of MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)ceramics with a spinel structure was obtained at x≤0.12,whereas the second phase of MgTi_(2)O_(5)appeared when x>0.12.The cell parameters were obtained by XRD refinement.As the x values increased,the unit cell volume kept expanding.This phenomenon could be attributed to the partial substitution of(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))^(3+)for Al^(3+).Results showed that(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))^(3+)doping into MgAl_(2)O_(4)spinel ceramics effectively reduced the sintering temperature and improved the quality factor(Q_f)values.Good microwave dielectric properties were achieved for a sample at x=0.20 sintering at 1500℃in air for 4 h:dielectric constantε_(r)=8.78,temperature coefficient of resonant frequencyτ_(f)=-85 ppm/℃,and Q_(f)=62300 GHz.The Q_(f)value of the x=0.20 sample was about 2 times higher than that of pure MgAl_(2)O_(4)ceramics(31600 GHz).Thus,MgAl_(2-x)(Li_(1/3)Ti_(2/3))_(x)O_(4)ceramics with excellent microwave dielectric properties can be applied to 5G communications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52202341).
文摘Herein,the sintering behavior and dielectric properties of Ta5+-doped Li3Mg4NbO8 ceramics were investigated by solid-phase reactions in combination with first-principles calculations.In particular,Li_(3)Mg_(4)Nb_(0.96)Ta_(0.04)O_(8)illustrates the best dielectric properties after sintering at 1,175℃withεr=13.71±0.20,Q×f=(132,112±2,391)GHz(increased by 25%)andτf=(25.07±1.36)×10^(−6)℃^(−1).The non-intrinsic factors reflect that a small amount of Ta^(5+)doping produces a secondary phase,increased densification,and grain size,all of which optimize the dielectric properties.The dominant intrinsic factors indicate that the increase in bond ionicity,the greater polarization of Ta^(5+),and the blueshift of the Raman characteristic peak all lead to an increase inεr.The increase in lattice energy and the decrease in the damping behavior of the Nb/Ta-O bond vibrations lead to an increase in Q×f.The weakening of the Nb/TaO_(6) octahedral distortion leads to an optimization ofτf.The modified Li_(3)Mg_(4)Nb_(0.96)Ta_(0.04)O_(8) ceramics have promising applications in microwave communications.
