Polycrystalline lead-free (Bi1/2Na1/2)0.94Ba0.06 Ti1-x(Mg1/3Nb2/3)xO3 ceramic
sample with x = 0.03 was prepared using a high-temperature solid-state
reaction method. X-ray diffraction analyses indicated the formation of
single-phase rhombohedral structure at 950?C calcinations temperature. The
values of apparent particle size and lattice strain were seen to increase
with the addition of 3 % of MgO & Nb2O5. Sintering was carried out at
various temperatures ranging from 1100?C to 1200?C at 10?C increase. The
effects of sintering on the characteristics of the ceramic sample were
investigated. Microstructure investigation revealed improved homogeneity and
uniform fine grain sizes at the optimal sintering temperature. The sample
sintered at 1150?C has a better relative density (98 %) & electrical
properties.