Improved Breakdown Strength in (Ba_0.6Sr_0.4)_0.85Bi_0.1TiO₃ Ceramics with Addition of CaZrO₃ for Energy Storage Application

Abstract

(Ba_0.6Sr_0.4)_0.85Bi_0.1TiO₃ ceramics doped with x wt%CaZrO₃ (x= 0-10) were synthesized by solid-state reaction method. The effects of CaZrO₃ amount on the dielectric properties and structure of (Ba_0.6Sr_0.4)_0.85Bi_0.1TiO₃ ceramics were investigated. X-ray diffraction results indicated a pure cubic perovskite structure for all samples and that the lattice parameter increased till x=5 and then slightly decreased. A homogenous microstructure was observed with the addition of CaZrO₃. Dielectric measurements revealed a relaxor-like characteristic for all samples and that the diffusivity γ reached the maximum value of 1.78 at x=5. With the addition of CaZrO₃, the dielectric constant dependence on electric field was weakened, insulation resistivity enhanced and dielectric breakdown strength improved obviously and reached 19.9 kV/mm at x=7.5. In virtue of low dielectric loss (tan δ<0.001 5), moderate dielectric constant (ε _r >1 500) and high breakdown strength (E _b >17.5 kV/mm), the CaZrO₃ doped (Ba_0.6Sr_0.4)_0.85Bi_0.1TiO₃ ceramic is a potential candidate material for high power electric applications.

Keywords

breakdown strength / dielectric properties / relaxor characteristic / energy storage / (Ba,Sr) TiO₃

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