화학공학소재연구정보센터
Journal of Materials Science, Vol.42, No.23, 9684-9688, 2007
Ferroelectric, dielectric and piezoelectric properties of Pb1-xCe (x) (Zr0.60Ti0.40)O-3, 0 <= x <= 0.08
The ferroelectric, dielectric and piezoelectric properties of compositions Pb1-x Ce (x) (Zr0.60Ti0.40)O-3, (x = 0.0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06 and 0.08) are studied. The above compositions are prepared from their constituent oxides, calcined at 900 degrees C for 4 h and various phases present are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique. The above powders are uniaxially pressed into circular compacts, sintered at 1,250 degrees C for 2 h, electroded, poled at 2 kV/mm D.C. voltage and their electrical properties are measured. The XRD analysis shows the presence of rhombohedral phase up to 2 mol% ceria while tetragonal phase found at higher concentrations. It is observed that the ferroelectric, dielectric and piezoelectric properties increase with the addition of ceria with a maximum at 2 mol% and then decreases. The higher piezo properties associated with low ceria concentration are attributed to rhombohedral phase.