Structural characteristics, P-V-L theory, Raman spectra, and microwave dielectric properties of (La1-xNdx)2(Zr0.96Ti0.04)3(MoO4)9 ceramics for LTCC applications

This article explores the microwave dielectric properties of (La 1-x Nd x ) 2 (Zr 0.96 Ti 0.04 ) 3 (MoO 4 ) 9 (x=0.1,0.3,0.5, and 0.7) ceramics prepared by solid-state reaction. Utilizing the Rietveld refinement technique in XRD, the sample is identified as a trigonal crystal system belonging to the R 3 ¯ c space group. SEM analysis indicates that relative density has a significant impact on the ε r and Q×f of ceramics. The Q×f values of ceramics are closely related to the FWHM of the Raman spectra. At 750℃, (La 0.5 Nd 0.5 ) 2 (Zr 0.96 Ti 0.04 ) 3 (MoO 4 ) 9 ceramic exhibited excellent dielectric properties: ε r = 10.4 (±0.08), Q×f = 149,300 (±3211) GHz, τ f = −34.8 (±0.7) ppm/℃. To gain a deeper understanding of the intrinsic mechanisms governing the microwave dielectric properties of ceramics, analysis based on the P-V-L theory reveals that the La(Nd)-O bond and Mo-O bond contribute significantly to ε r and Q×f, respectively.