Effects of the metal electrode on dielectric constant of MgO nanoparticles

Fatih Dumludag*, Didem Bakay, Ahmet Altindal

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Abstract

In this study, effects of the metal electrode on dielectric properties of MgO nanoparticles were investigated. MgCl2.6H2O were dissolved in ethanol and aged for a long time under stirring. The particles were obtained by precipitation method. Crystal structure of particles was investigated using X-ray diffraction. In order to determine the electrical properties of the MgO nanoparticles, metal electrodes were deposited onto both sides of the MgO pellets using thermal evaporation method in high vacuum (<10-6 mbar). Dc and ac electrical properties of two MgO pellets with different metal electrodes (Au and Ag) were determined under vacuum ambient as a function of temperature (293-523 K). ac electrical measurements were carried out between the frequencies 40 Hz-105 Hz. Activation energy values of the MgO pellets with different metal electrodes were calculated using the relation σdc= σoe-Ea/kt and from slope of the dc conductivity (σdc) - inverse of temperature (1/T) curve. Dielectric constant was calculated as a function of both frequency and temperature. MgO pellet with Au electrode showed a small decrease with increasing frequency in the measured frequency range.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication7th International Conference of the Balkan Physical Union - Organized by the Hellenic Physical Society with Cooperation of the Physics Departments of Universities in Greece
Pages533-536
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference of the Balkan Physical Union - Alexandroupolis, Greece
Duration: 9 Sept 200913 Sept 2009

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1203
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference7th International Conference of the Balkan Physical Union
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAlexandroupolis
Period9/09/0913/09/09

Keywords

  • Dielectric
  • MgO
  • Nanoparticle
  • Sol-gel

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