Microstructure and dielectric properties of 0-3 connectivity lead-free BCTS-Portland cement composites

Abstract

© 2020 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. The 0-3 connectivity lead-free barium calcium stannate titanate (BCTS)-Portland cement (PC) composites were produced by pressing and curing techniques. The effect of BCTS ceramic content on microstructure and dielectric properties of composites were studied. Scanning electron microscope images at the interfacial zone of composites showed denser microstructure between Portland cement matrix and BCTS ceramic. The dielectric constant and dielectric loss of BCTS-Portland cement composites were also found to depend on the frequency in the range tested. The dielectric results indicate that the BCTS ceramic can improve the dielectric constant (lower dielectric loss) in composites. The dielectric constant followed the cube model.