Effect of temperature on nonlinear electrical behavior and dielectric properties of (Ca, Ta)-doped TiO2 ceramics

TiO2 ceramics doped with 0.75 mol% Ca and 2.5 mol% Ta were sintered at different temperatures ranging from 1300 to 1450°C. The effects of sintering temperature on the microstructure, nonlinear electrical behavior, and dielectric properties of the ceramics were studied. The sample sintered at 1300°C exhibits the highest nonlinear coefficient (5.5) and a comparatively lower relative dielectric constant. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]