Abstract
The densification behavior a PZT-based composition with additions of BiFeO3 as a flux was studied. Two different PZT powders were studied with varying initial particle sizes. Results clearly showed that BiFeO3 forms a low temperature liquid that aids in the densification behavior, with 3 mole% being optimum. Fine particle sizes substantially improved the density at low temperatures, with the net result that ceramics could be densified in air without the aid of a lead source. The corresponding electromechanical properties were typical of a hard PZT formulation.
Recommended Citation
W. Huebner et al., "A Study of the Sintering Mechanism of PZT-Based Piezoceramics," Proceedings of the 9th IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics, 1994, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 1994.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/ISAF.1994.522314
Meeting Name
9th IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics, 1994
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
BiFeO3 Flux; PZT-Based Piezoceramics; PZT:BiFeO3; PbZrO3TiO3:BiFeO3; Bismuth Compounds; Densification; Electromechanical Properties; Ferroelectric Materials; Fine Particle Size; Lead Compounds; Low Temperature Liquid; Piezoceramics; Piezoelectricity; Powders; Sintering
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1994 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1994
