Effect of minor additions on the synthesis and properties of forsterite

Abstract

The effect of minor additions of barium oxide and titania on the formation of forsterite from pure raw materials and commercial grade raw materials was studied at 1450°C. It was observed that TiO2 was more effective than BaO in the formation of forsterite phase. The addition of 2-3 wt % of each additive produced an optimum value of density and dielectric constant of the forsterite ceramics. © 1978, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.