Rapid processing of ferrite ceramics with promising magneto-dielectric characteristics

Abstract

Ferrite ceramics, Ni0.88Zn0.07Co0.05Fe1.98O4, with the addition of 4wt.% Bi2O3 as sintering aid, were fabricated by using a simple one-step processing without involving the step of calcination. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results indicated that single phase ferrite ceramics can be achieved after sintering at 1000∘C for 2h. The samples demonstrated relative densities in the range of 97–99%. Desired magneto-dielectric properties have been approached by adjusting the sintering temperature and sintering time duration. This technique is believed to be applicable to other ceramic materials.

Keywords

• Ferrite
• dielectric property
• magnetic property
• magneto-dielectric