Microwave dielectric ceramics, renowned for their superior dielectric properties, are pivotal materials for manufacturing high-performance communication components such as filters and resonators, addressing the demands for miniaturization and integration in modern devices. In this study, pure-phase Dy₂TiO₅ microwave dielectric ceramics were synthesized via a conventional solid-state reaction method at sintering temperatures ranging from 1 400 to 1 500 ℃. The effects of sintering temperature on the crystal structure, relative density, microstructure, and dielectric properties were systematically investigated. Results indicate that Dy₂TiO₅ ceramics sintered at 1 475 °C exhibit optimal performance with a high relative density of 94.3%, homogeneous microstructure, and excellent dielectric properties: a relative permittivity (εr) of 29.19, a quality factor (Q×f) of 13,829 GHz, and a temperature coefficient of resonant frequency (τf ) of -19.4×106 ℃-1. Furthermore, temperature-and frequency-dependent dielectric behavior was analyzed through dielectric spectroscopy, thermal expansion measurements, and far-infrared spectroscopy. Key findings reveal that porosity significantly influences the dielectric constant, while ionic polarizability serves as the intrinsic determinant of dielectric performance. These results demonstrate the promising potential of Dy₂TiO₅ ceramics for microwave dielectric applications.
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