Preparation and properties of (1−x)BiFeO3–xBaTiO3 multiferroic ceramics

Solid solutions of (1 − x)BiFeO3–xBaTiO3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.30) have been prepared by a two-step solid state reaction. By comparison with other reported methods, a higher electrical homogeneity of the ceramic bodies resulted in better dielectric properties, with a single-component impedance plot, small losses and permittivities below 240. The maximum magnetization is observed for x = 0.05, which might represent the proper range of compositions for...