Title :
Dielectric properties of (Pb,Ba)(Zr,Ti)O3 ceramics
Author :
Moreira, Everaldo N. ; De Mello, JuliaM ; Póvoa, José M. ; Garcia, Ducinei ; Eiras, José A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Fisica, Univ. Federal de Sao Carlos, Brazil
Abstract :
PBZT ceramics were prepared at controlled conditions to obtain high densification. Structural, dielectric and ferroelectric properties of (Pb1-xBax)(Zr0.65Ti0.35)O 3 ceramics were investigated for compositions varying in the range 0⩽x⩽0.40. The addition of Ba into the PZT 65/35 shifted the temperature of maximal dielectric constant toward lower temperatures and diffused the character of the phase transition. Dielectric constant and loss factor were increased by Ba addition. Coercive field and remanent polarization decreases as the Ba content increases
Keywords :
barium compounds; crystal structure; densification; dielectric losses; dielectric polarisation; ferroelectric materials; ferroelectric transitions; lead compounds; permittivity; piezoceramics; (Pb,Ba)(Zr,Ti)O3 ceramics; (PbBa)Zr0.65Ti0.35O3; PBZT ceramics; coercive field; dielectric properties; ferroelectric properties; high densification; loss factor; maximal dielectric constant; phase transition; remanent polarization; structural properties; Barium; Ceramics; Dielectric measurements; Electrodes; Grain size; Lead; Microstructure; Scanning electron microscopy; Silver; Temperature measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Ultrasonics Symposium, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3615-1
DOI :
10.1109/ULTSYM.1996.584031