Growth and properties of (1-x)Pb(Zn1/3Nb2/3)O3-xPbTiO3(x=0.07-0.11) ferroelectric single crystals by a top-seeded solution growth method

Tao Li; Xifa Long; Mao Ye; Hairui Wang; Haitao Huang; Xierong Zeng; Shanming Ke

doi:10.1016/j.ceramint.2015.07.078

Growth and properties of (1-x)Pb(Zn_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃-xPbTiO₃(x=0.07-0.11) ferroelectric single crystals by a top-seeded solution growth method

Tao Li, Xifa Long, Mao Ye, Hairui Wang, Haitao Huang, Xierong Zeng, Shanming Ke

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Abstract

The relaxor-based single crystals of complex perovskite solid solutions, Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-PbTiO3[PMN-PT] and Pb(Zn1/3Nb2/3)O3-PbTiO3[PZN-PT], exhibit extraordinary piezoelectric performance: displaying extremely high piezoelectric coefficients, very large electromechanical coupling factors, and exceptionally high strain. These materials outperform the currently used Pb(Zr1-xTix)O3[PZT] ceramics, making them the materials of choice for the next generation of electromechanical transducers for a broad range of advanced applications. In this article, the PZN-xPT (x=0.07-0.11) single crystals near the morphotropic phase boundary were prepared using the top-seeded solution growth technique. Ferro-/dielectric and piezoelectric properties, crystal chemistry, domain structure, and electromechanical coupling properties were systematically characterized. It is showed that the top-seeded solution growth method is an effective alternative technique for preparing the high quality PZN-xPT ferroelectric crystals, which is effective in controlling nucleation/growth of the PZN-xPT single crystals and suppressing the undesired Pb deficient pyrochlore phase by providing a Pb rich environment.

Original language	English
Journal	Ceramics International
Volume	41
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2015.07.078
Publication status	Published - 27 Apr 2015

Keywords

C. Dielectric properties
C. Ferroelectric properties
C. Piezoelectric properties
Crystal growth
PZN-PT crystals

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Ceramics and Composites
Process Chemistry and Technology
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Materials Chemistry

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