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Microstructure-Controlled Multilayer PZT Actuators: Effects of Cyclic Actuation on Crystallographic Structure

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Author(s)

Jens Mueller, Stephanie A. Hooker, Davor Balzar

Abstract

In this study, multilayered PbTixZr1-xO3 (PZT) samples (produced at sintering temperatures in the range of 1175 degrees C ¿ 1325 degrees C) were electrically fatigued by long-term exposure (106 cycles) to electric fields and the parameters of initial and remnant polarization were estimated. Changes in the crystallographic microstructure as a function of sintering temperature Ts were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to gain insight on fatigue mechanisms and their prevention. Results showed that domain wall movement was facilitated in samples processed at lower Ts (less than 1250 degrees C), and that such samples were more resistant to electrical fatigue.
Proceedings Title
2005 MRS Fall Meeting Proceedings
Conference Dates
November 28-December 2, 2005
Conference Location
Boston, MA, USA
Conference Title
2005 MRS Fall Meeting

Keywords

electrical fatigue, microstructure, PZT

Citation

Mueller, J. , Hooker, S. and Balzar, D. (2005), Microstructure-Controlled Multilayer PZT Actuators: Effects of Cyclic Actuation on Crystallographic Structure, 2005 MRS Fall Meeting Proceedings, Boston, MA, USA, [online], https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-0888-V08-03 (Accessed October 6, 2024)

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Created November 27, 2005, Updated October 12, 2021