Structural and electrical properties of microwave processed Ag modified KNN-LS ceramics

J Microw Power Electromagn Energy. 2012;46(2):76-82. doi: 10.1080/08327823.2012.11689826.

Abstract

Microwave processing steps of 0.95[(K0.5Na0.5)0.94Ag0.06NbO3]-0.05[LiSbO3]/(KNAN-LS) lead free ferroelectric ceramics were optimized for better densification and electrical properties. Calcination temperature and time for single perovskite phase formation were optimized and found to be 850 degrees C for 60 min., respectively. Crystal structural study revealed the presence of mixed structure in the microwave processed (MWP) KNAN-LS ceramics. The sintering of the KNAN-LS ceramics was carried out at 1080 degrees C for 10 min, 20 min and 30 min, respectively, and the sample sintered for 20 min exhibited best properties.

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Compounds / chemistry*
  • Calcium Compounds / radiation effects*
  • Ceramics / chemistry
  • Ceramics / radiation effects
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Hardness / radiation effects
  • Heating / methods*
  • Materials Testing
  • Microwaves*
  • Oxides / chemistry*
  • Oxides / radiation effects*
  • Particle Size
  • Phase Transition / radiation effects
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Silver / chemistry*
  • Silver / radiation effects*
  • Titanium / chemistry*
  • Titanium / radiation effects*

Substances

  • Calcium Compounds
  • Oxides
  • perovskite
  • Silver
  • Titanium