Enhanced dielectric properties of BaFe0.5Ta0.5O3 ceramics synthesized via molten salt technique
摘要
In this investigation, we report the synthesis of barium iron tantalate (BaFe0.5Ta0.5O3; BFT) utilizing the molten salt method. The process yielded pure-phase perovskite powders at the relatively low calcination temperature of 700 °C. Subsequent fabrication of BFT ceramics from these calcined powders revealed notable properties. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the cubic symmetry of the ceramics. All samples exhibited pronounced frequency-dependent dielectric behavior, with those sintered at 1,250 °C demonstrating particularly remarkable properties. Specifically, these ceramics achieved exceptionally high dielectric constants (εr ~ 5.30 × 105 at 1 kHz and 230 °C). Impedance spectroscopic analysis revealed that the dielectric behavior of the ceramics can be attributed to the Maxwell–Wagner polarization mechanism, as the ceramics demonstrated heterogeneous conduction.