Effect of Technological Parameters on the Microstructure and Electrical Properties of ZnO Varistors

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To improve voltage-gradient and to reduce the sintering temperature of ZnO varistors, high voltage-gradient ZnO varistors were synthesized with a conventional solid state reaction route. By means of SEM and DC parameter instrument for varistor, the influence of different technological parameters on microstructure, voltage-gradient and leakage current of ZnO varistors was investigated. The experimental results show that by using the process that presintering the additives at 850°C, the density is improved, the voltage-gradient is increased, and the leakage current is decreased. The optimum voltage-gradient and leakage current are 371V/mm and 3μA, respectively.

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