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Recent developments in transition temperature (Tc) perovskite crystals

  • Thomas R. Shrout
  • , Richard Eitel
  • , Shujun Zhang
  • , Clive Randall
  • , Edward Alberta
  • , Paul Rehrig

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review

Abstract

This paper summarizes the temperature behavior of various Relaxor-PT piezoelectric single crystals. Owing to the strongly curved morphotropic phase boundary (MPB), the usage temperature is limited by TR-T, the rhombohedral to tetragonal phase transformation occuring at significantly lower temperatures than Tc. Attempts to modify the temperature usage range of PMN-PT and PZN-PT rhombohedral crystals using minor dopant modifications were limited, with little success. Of significant potential are crystals of PYN-PT, with a Tc > 330°C, even though TR-T was nearly half that value at ∼160°C. Lastly, single crystals in the novel Bi(Sc)O3-PbTiO3 system offer significantly higher Tcs > 400°C, while exhibiting electromechanical coupling coefficients > 90%. © 2003 IEEE
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2003 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium Proceedings
PublisherIEEE
Pages774-777
Volume1
ISBN (Print)0-7803-7922-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event2003 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium - Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI, United States
Duration: 5 Oct 2003 → 8 Oct 2003

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium
ISSN (Print)1051-0117

Conference

Conference2003 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium
PlaceUnited States
CityHonolulu, HI
Period5/10/03 → 8/10/03

Funding

We dedicate this work to the memories of our late friends and colleagues, Kate Schultz and Eagle Park. We also wish to thank Joanne Aller for typing this manuscript. This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Office of Naval Research.

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