Interpretation of Tailored Multiferroic Properties of (1-x) Ba0.6Sr0.4Cr0.6Ti0.4O3 + (x) CoFe1.8La0.2O4 Composites via Double Sintering Ceramic Technique
摘要
In this study, multiferroic composites of (1-x) Ba0.6Sr0.4Cr0.6Ti0.4O3 + (x) CoFe1.8La0.2O4 compositions with x values of 0.0 to 1.0 in steps of 0.2, were meticulously synthesized using a sophisticated double sintering ceramic technique at an elevated temperature of 1250°C for four hours. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns unveiled the harmonious coexistence of a tetragonal perovskite structure and a spinel cubic ferrite phase. The theoretical and bulk densities exhibited contrasting trends with varying ferrite concentrations, while porosity impressively diminished to a mere 22.9% as CFLO content surged, signifying exceptional crystallization. The Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra eloquently showcased the signature vibration bands of Fe-O, Ba-O, and Ti-O, Further enriching our understanding of these complex structures. The grain size expanded significantly, from 1.01 μm to an impressive 1.95 μm with increasing CFLO content. Simultaneously, the dielectric constant (ε՛) and loss tangent (