Microwave absorption properties of LiNb < inf > 3 < /inf > O < inf > 8 < /inf > in X-band prepared by combustion synthesis

Abstract

Single phase LiNb3O8 powders were prepared using combustion synthesis technique. The powders were prepared by heat treating Li2CO3+Nb2O5/urea mixture in 1:3 ratio. Structural and morphological details have been done to confirm the presence of LiNb3O8. The S-parameters were measured using rectangular waveguide method in the X-band frequency (8.2GHz to 12.4GHz) by Vector Network Analyzer. The dielectric characteristics like dielectric constant (ε′) and dielectric loss (ε″) were calculated using Nicolson-Ross-Weir algorithm. Complex permittivity of 28-0.2j and 26-1.0j at 8.2GHz and 12.4GHz respectively are observed. Reflection loss was derived with permittivity and permeability as input parameters. Microwave absorber thickness is optimized and the RL < -20dB is obtained in the X-band frequency.