Published online by Cambridge University Press: 03 March 2011
Pyrochlore-type Pb2FeWO6.5 is difficult to be sintered without applied pressure at temperatures lower than its decomposition temperature. Through hot pressing or hot isostatic pressing processes, densification of specimens is greatly enhanced; moreover, grain growth during sintering is effectively suppressed. Densified Pb2FeWO6.5 exhibits paraelectric characteristic from −135°to −2 °C with low dielectric constants and low dissipation factors. The dielectric constants show rather weak dependence of temperature and frequency.