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This work studies the influences of sintering aids on discontinuous grain growth (DGG) and corresponding grain size effect in Ba(Ti0.8Zr0.2)O-3 ceramic. When sintering temperature (T-S) is 1280-1340 degrees C, the DGG phenomenon is observed with little change in phase structure, and grains all grow from several to tens of micrometers. Adding LiF can decrease the temperature span (T-span) of DGG from 20 degrees C to 10 degrees C due to the high mobility of Li+; however, adding Li2CO3 extends T-span from 20 degrees C to 40 degrees C since it decomposes and releases gas and then hinders the DGG process. Adding SiO2 and B2O3 decreases the critical T-S of DGG by about 20-30 degrees C due to their lower melting point or eutectic temperature. A higher critical T-S or a narrower T-span generally results in smaller grains and lower density before DGG, while can induce larger grains and higher dielectric/ferroelectric properties after DGG. Obvious dielectric diffuseness behavior is observed after adding Li2CO3 or B2O3 due to the smaller grains or more pores. The variation in properties is consistent with the grain size change after adding sintering aids. This work shows a fundamental understanding of sintering aids' influences on DGG and provides guidance for controlling microstructure and properties in polycrystalline ceramics.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
ISSN: 1546-542X
Year: 2025
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JCR@2023
CAS Journal Grade:3
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