Structural and Dielectric Properties in (1−x)BaTiO3–xBi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3 Ceramics (0.1 ≤ x ≤ 0.5) and Potential for High‐Voltage Multilayer Capacitors

Abstract

Structural and dielectric properties of (1−x)BaTiO3–xBi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3 (x = 0.1–0.5) were investigated to understand the binary system and utilize it for high‐voltage, high energy density capacitors. The solubility limit for Bi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3 in a BaTiO3 perovskite was between x = 0.4 and x = 0.5. A phase with pseudocubic symmetry was formed for x = 0.1–0.4; a secondary phase developed at x = 0.5. Dielectric measurements showed highly diffusive and dispersive relaxor‐like characteristics from 10 to 40 mol% of Bi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3. These compositions also showed high relative permittivity with low‐temperature coefficients of permittivity over a wide range of temperatures −100°C–600°C. Relaxation behavior was quantitatively investigated using the Vogel–Fulcher model, which revealed the activation energy of 0.17–0.22 eV. Prototyped multilayer capacitors of 18 mm × 17 mm × 4 mm dimensions with a capacitance of 12.5 nF at 1 kHz were successfully constructed and demonstrated multiple charge–discharge characteristics up to 10 kV.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Apr 10, 2013
Source ID
10.1111/jace.12312

Entities

People

  • Amanda Baker
  • Clive A. Randall
  • Doo Hyun Choi
  • Michael T. Lanagan
  • Susan Trolier‐mckinstry

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory
  • Pennsylvania State University

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  • Materials science

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