Impedance spectroscopy of PZT ceramics - Measuring diffusion coefficients, mixed conduction and Pb loss

Niall J. Donnelly, Clive A. Randall

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Abstract

Sintering of PZT at high temperatures results in loss of Pb unless an ambient Pb activity is maintained. The tell-tale sign of Pb loss is an increased conductivity, usually manifested in unacceptably high values of tan δ. The conductivity is caused by oxygen vacancies and/or electron holes which are a by-product of Pb evaporation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2011 International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics and 2011 International Symposium on Piezoresponse Force Microscopy and Nanoscale Phenomena in Polar Materials, ISAF/PFM 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics and 2011 International Symposium on Piezoresponse Force Microscopy and Nanoscale Phenomena in Polar Materials, ISAF/PFM 2011 - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Duration: Jul 24 2011Jul 27 2011

Publication series

Name2011 International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics and 2011 International Symposium on Piezoresponse Force Microscopy and Nanoscale Phenomena in Polar Materials, ISAF/PFM 2011

Other

Other2011 International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics and 2011 International Symposium on Piezoresponse Force Microscopy and Nanoscale Phenomena in Polar Materials, ISAF/PFM 2011
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver, BC
Period7/24/117/27/11

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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