Optimizing and Characterizing MgTiO3-CaTiO3 Ceramics for MRI Applications: A Comprehensive Study on Sample Preparation and Electrical Evaluation
摘要
This study focuses on optimizing and characterizing dielectric materials for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) applications, emphasizing the preparation and electrical evaluation of MgTiO3-CaTiO3 ceramics. The materials investigated include MgTiO3 ceramics enhanced by adding CaTiO3 in varying concentrations. The sample preparation process involves adapting ceramic powder, typically used for casting, to a uniaxial pressing method. This process includes stages such as powder grinding, binder addition, atomization, sieving, and pressing, followed by sintering to achieve dense ceramic structures. Electrical characterization involves non-destructive and dielectric strength testing using a high-frequency test bench and a vector network analyzer. Silver ink is used for metallization, enabling capacitance measurements, dielectric constant, and loss tangent over a frequency range. The results indicate that adding CaTiO3 to MgTiO3 significantly enhances the dielectric properties, making the ceramics suitable for high-frequency MRI applications. This study identifies the most suitable dielectric material based on electrical performance characteristics, providing valuable insights for improving the design and functionality of MRI systems.