Sinterbility of (Bi_4-xLax)Ti₃O₁₂ Ceramics

Abstract:

This research studied the effects of sintering temperature and La3+ doping content on phase, microstructure and densification of bismuth lanthanum titanate (Bi4-xLaxTi3O12; BLT) ceramics when x = 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1.0, respectively. The BLT powders were prepared using a mixed-oxide method. The mixtures were calcined at 750°C for 4 h before being pressed and sintered at 1000-1150°C for 4 h. The result of phase analysis by X–ray diffraction (XRD) indicated the existence of orthorhombic phase for all sintering temperatures. The XRD peak intensities of the ceramics showed preferred orientation of a particular set of {00l}-type planes. The ceramics mainly composed of plate-like grains. Increasing the sintering temperature increased grain size and increased preferred grain orientation. The present of La3+ in BLT ceramics reduced preferred orientation especially at higher sintering temperature. Results of microstructural investigation agreed well with X-ray diffraction patterns.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 55-57)
• Pages: 841-844
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.55-57.841
• Online since: August 2008
• Authors: Pasinee Siriprapa, Anucha Watcharapasorn, Sukanda Jiansirisomboon
• Keywords: BLT, Crystallographic Orientation, Grain Growth, Microstructure, Phase

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