Effects of (Li0.5Nd0.5)2+ on the phase evolution, Raman spectra and microwave dielectric properties in CaO–Nd2O3–TiO2 ceramic

The rapid advancement of mobile communications technology is imposing greater demands on electronic components. Microwave dielectric ceramics with a high dielectric constant (r) are crucial for the miniaturization and integration of microwave devices. Herein, The perovskite-structured (Ca0.61Nd0.26)1−x(Li0.5Nd0.5)xTiO3 (0 ⩽ x ⩽ 0.8) microwave dielectric ceramics with high r value were prepared by solid-state reaction method. The results demonstrated that the r value reached its peak at x = 0.6, which was influenced by the bond valence at B-sites. The τf and Q× f values decreased with increasing x value. Doping (Li0.5Nd0.5)2+ at A-sites led to an increase in the full width at half maximum of Raman peaks, indicating higher internal loss. A high dielectric constant and temperature-stable (Ca0.61Nd0.26)0.27(Li0.5Nd0.5)0.73TiO3 ceramic can be sintered with good microwave dielectric properties of r = 129.4, Q× f= 2,787 GHz, and τf = +1.9 ppm/°C.