| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1489831 | Materials Research Bulletin | 2013 | 5 Pages |
CaCu3Ti4O12 (CCTO) ceramics were sintered in air and in oxygen, and the oxygen pressures are 1 atm and 3 atm, respectively. The results of dc electrical conduction and dielectric measurement show that for the CCTO ceramics sintered in oxygen, leakage, grain conductivity and the low-frequency dielectric constant are greatly reduced; these changes of electrical properties may be attributed to the enhancement of activation energies for electrical conduction in grain. In addition, for the CCTO ceramics sintered in oxygen, in the spectra of dielectric loss the strong peaks appear in the low-frequency range, which may be attributed to the contact-electrode effect on ceramic surface.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► CaCu3Ti4O12 ceramics were sintered in air and oxygen with different pressures. ► Dielectric constants and leakage are greatly reduced aftering sintering in oxygen. ► Activation energy for grain conduction is enhanced aftering sintering in oxygen. ► A surface contact-electrode effect is observed aftering sintering in oxygen.
