Research Progress of Lithium Zinc Titanate Microwave Dielectric Ceramics

Abstract

Abstract: Li₂ZnTi₃O₈ ceramics has attracted much attention due to its low sintering temperature and good microwave dielectric property, which is expected to be one of the candidate materials for low temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC). This article mainly introduces several preparation methods of Li₂ZnTi₃O₈ ceramics and its advantages and disadvantages. The effects of ion replacement modification, oxide doping modification and low-temperature co-firing on the overall dielectric properties of microwave dielectric ceramics are also analyzed. The research and application of Li₂ZnTi₃O₈ microwave dielectric ceramics in the next stage are prospected.

Key words: lithium zinc titanate, microwave dielectric ceramics, preparation method, mofidication, low temperature co-fired

CLC Number:

TM28

LIU Yuzhao, CAI Zongying, CAO Weigang, LIU Yang. Research Progress of Lithium Zinc Titanate Microwave Dielectric Ceramics[J]. BULLETIN OF THE CHINESE CERAMIC SOCIETY, 2021, 40(3): 964-969.

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