Masters Theses
Keywords and Phrases
Ceramic particles
Abstract
"The objective of this thesis is to contribute to the reliable measurement of the dielectric constant of particulate materials by applying impedance spectroscopy techniques to slurries. Slurries were prepared by dispersing dielectric powders, such as BaTiCb in appropriate host liquids. The impedance spectrum of the slurry consists of two frequency dependent semicircles: Maxwell relaxation in the host liquid is responsible for the high frequency semicircle, whereas low frequency relaxation is due to the dispersed powder. This finding was confirmed by measuring slurries prepared using different powders and host liquids, as well as by variation of slurry solids loadings.
Experimental modeling studies were also conducted. Model samples in form of cubes were prepared; different volume fractions were placed in the sample holder with the liquid to conduct impedance spectroscopy measurements. The same powder was used for preparation of slurries as well as bulk BaTi03. The dielectric constant values of powders determined by using slurries and model samples were consistent suggesting the validity of the technique for characterization of particulate materials.
The effect of heat treatment conditions on the dielectric constant of hydrothermally prepared barium titanate was also studied. A significant change in dielectric constant of hydrothermal sub micrometer sized powders was found (for initial powder K: -600) and as annealing temperature exceeded 1000°C dielectric constant was found to be >900. For micrometer (1pm) sized, tetragonal BaTiCE powder annealing temperatures up to 1200°C did not have any significant effect on the dielectric constant (K: 1500). Electrical measurements were confirmed with microstructure studies using SEM and XRD"--Abstract, page iv.
Advisor(s)
Dogan, Fatih
Committee Member(s)
Schwartz, Robert W.
O'Keefe, Matthew
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering
Publisher
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Publication Date
Spring 2008
Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation
- Effects of heat treatment temperatures on the dielectric constant of barium titanate powders
- Characterization of Dielectric Particles by Impedance Spectroscopy
- Physical Modeling of Electrodynamic Characterization of Dielectric Slurries by Impedance Spectroscopy
Pagination
xii, 82 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Rights
© 2008 Swetha Kamlapurker, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Dielectrics
Impedance spectroscopy
Slurry
Thesis Number
T 9592
Print OCLC #
612475784
Electronic OCLC #
1088728233
Link to Catalog Record
Electronic access to the full-text of this document is restricted to Missouri S&T users. Otherwise, request this publication directly from Missouri S&T Library or contact your local library.
http://merlin.lib.umsystem.edu/record=b7463694~S5Recommended Citation
Kamlapurkar, Swetha, "Measurement of dielectric constant of BaTiO₃ powders by impedance spectroscopy" (2008). Masters Theses. 96.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/96
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