Abstract
Lead-free piezoelectric ceramics (Na0.475K0.475Li0.05)(Nb0.92Ta0.05Sb0.03)O3containing different amounts of CeO2have been prepared by a conventional mixed-oxide method. After the addition of CeO2, the sintering performance of the ceramics is improved. The ceramics can be well sintered at a higher temperature. The ceramics become dense and have better dielectric and piezoelectric properties. For the ceramic added with 0.4 wt% CeO2, the piezoelectric and dielectric properties become optimum, giving a piezoelectric coefficient of 246 pC N-1and a planar-mode electromechanical coupling coefficient of 0.50.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 155402 |
Journal | Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films