Synthesis and Characterization of Ba0.3Sr0.7ZrO3 Ceramic Thick Films Prepared by Sol-Gel Technique

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This manuscript is explained and discussed the properties of ceramic thick films, [Ba0.3Sr0.7ZrO3, BSZ (0.7)] synthesized through sol-gel route. The gel decomposition was studied by thermogravinometry analysis (TGA). From thermal analysis, it had shown that BSZ (0.7) phase started formed at 800 °C and above. The crystal structure of this composite film studied exhibited highly polycrystalline materials by X-ray diffraction analysis. From high magnification observation of field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), grain boundaries of BSZ (0.7) films are clearly defined meanwhile grains displayed are in flaky shape. The average diameters of the grains measured were 94.6 nm. However, grains boundaries of BSZ (0.0) films, are unclear and grains slightly look dendritic structure. Electrical characterizations of the films are carried out with impedance analyzer at 4 - 12 GHz respectively. Both of electrical permittivity and loss tangent observed are dependable with microstructural and structural of the films.

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