Abstract
A nonlinear stress-strain behaviour at room temperature was observed in the ferroelectric Pb(Zr0.58Fe0.20Nb0.2Ti0.02)0.994U0.006 (PZFNTU) ceramic beams in the three-point bending test. This nonlinear phenomenon is attributed to the ferroelectric domain reorientation during bending. A stress relaxation behaviour which obeys perfectly a logarithmic time law has also been found. This relation is similar to the ageing of the dielectric constant. A Weibull analysis showed that the batch of the sintered PZT ceramic samples tested had a high Weibull modulus and a high flexural strength.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 7 Feb 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films