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Multilayer ceramic capacitor electrdes: powder technology and fired properties

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The properties of Pd/Ag thick-film multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLC) electrode pastes are directly related to the characteristics of the metal powders. Better performance is obtained when deagglomerated powders are used. Improvements in precious metal powder technology has produced electrodes that permit a 30% reduction in precious metal consumption with superior functional and cosmetic properties. Use of deagglomerated powders also enables manufacture of MLC electrode pastes which print smooth enough so as to be compatible with wet stack process, where the surface roughness of the dried electrode is a primary concern.

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  1. Electronics Department, Research and Development Division, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company Inc., 19880-0334, Wilmington, DE, USA

    J. G. Pepin

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Pepin, J.G. Multilayer ceramic capacitor electrdes: powder technology and fired properties. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 2, 34–39 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00695002

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