Effect of Zn7Sb2O12 pre-synthesis on microstructure and properties of ZnO varistor ceramics

In this work, the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase is pre-synthesized at 980, 1000, 1020, 1040, and 1060 °C by mixing ZnO and Sb2O3 in a molar ratio of 7:1. ZnO varistors are prepared by replacing Sb2O3 with the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase. The effect of the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel on the electrical properties and micros...

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Main Authors: Fei Zhu, Chang Liu, Jianlin Li, Deyi Zheng, Chi Pang, Zihao Fei
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Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 2022-06-01
Series:AIP Advances
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0096264
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author Fei Zhu
Chang Liu
Jianlin Li
Deyi Zheng
Chi Pang
Zihao Fei
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Chang Liu
Jianlin Li
Deyi Zheng
Chi Pang
Zihao Fei
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description In this work, the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase is pre-synthesized at 980, 1000, 1020, 1040, and 1060 °C by mixing ZnO and Sb2O3 in a molar ratio of 7:1. ZnO varistors are prepared by replacing Sb2O3 with the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase. The effect of the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel on the electrical properties and microstructure of ZnO varistors is studied. The results show that Sb2O3 can produce free electrons and reduce the number of oxygen vacancies (VO⋅⋅) and grain size during the reaction process. The ZnO varistors prepared by replacing Sb2O3 with the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase have full grain growth and high density. In addition, ZnO varistors prepared by the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase replacing Sb2O3 can not only reduce the sintering temperature by 60 °C but also reduce the reverse voltage gradient rate of ZnO varistors from 7.85% to 1.2% on the basis of stable electrical properties and improve the impact stability of ZnO varistors. This method has the advantages of no change in formula composition and being a simple process and can provide ideas for the preparation of multilayer chip ZnO varistors.
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spelling doaj.art-f4c8253a566b4aafaedfde76f7fa7a172022-12-22T02:43:03ZengAIP Publishing LLCAIP Advances2158-32262022-06-01126065214065214-910.1063/5.0096264Effect of Zn7Sb2O12 pre-synthesis on microstructure and properties of ZnO varistor ceramicsFei Zhu0Chang Liu1Jianlin Li2Deyi Zheng3Chi Pang4Zihao Fei5College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550000, ChinaCollege of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550000, ChinaCollege of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550000, ChinaCollege of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550000, ChinaCollege of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550000, ChinaGuiyang High-tech YiGe Electronic Co., Ltd., Guiyang 550000, ChinaIn this work, the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase is pre-synthesized at 980, 1000, 1020, 1040, and 1060 °C by mixing ZnO and Sb2O3 in a molar ratio of 7:1. ZnO varistors are prepared by replacing Sb2O3 with the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase. The effect of the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel on the electrical properties and microstructure of ZnO varistors is studied. The results show that Sb2O3 can produce free electrons and reduce the number of oxygen vacancies (VO⋅⋅) and grain size during the reaction process. The ZnO varistors prepared by replacing Sb2O3 with the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase have full grain growth and high density. In addition, ZnO varistors prepared by the Zn7Sb2O12 spinel phase replacing Sb2O3 can not only reduce the sintering temperature by 60 °C but also reduce the reverse voltage gradient rate of ZnO varistors from 7.85% to 1.2% on the basis of stable electrical properties and improve the impact stability of ZnO varistors. This method has the advantages of no change in formula composition and being a simple process and can provide ideas for the preparation of multilayer chip ZnO varistors.http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0096264
spellingShingle Fei Zhu
Chang Liu
Jianlin Li
Deyi Zheng
Chi Pang
Zihao Fei
Effect of Zn7Sb2O12 pre-synthesis on microstructure and properties of ZnO varistor ceramics
AIP Advances
title Effect of Zn7Sb2O12 pre-synthesis on microstructure and properties of ZnO varistor ceramics
title_full Effect of Zn7Sb2O12 pre-synthesis on microstructure and properties of ZnO varistor ceramics
title_fullStr Effect of Zn7Sb2O12 pre-synthesis on microstructure and properties of ZnO varistor ceramics
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Zn7Sb2O12 pre-synthesis on microstructure and properties of ZnO varistor ceramics
title_short Effect of Zn7Sb2O12 pre-synthesis on microstructure and properties of ZnO varistor ceramics
title_sort effect of zn7sb2o12 pre synthesis on microstructure and properties of zno varistor ceramics
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