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Title: Ultrasonic Imaging for Poling Uniformity Measurements in PZT Ceramic Elements

Abstract

This report summarizes the results of a project sponsored by Honeywell Corporation (formerly AlliedSignal Inc.) Federal Manufacturing and Technologies/Kansas City (FM and T/KC) and conducted jointly with the University of Missouri, Rolla, titled ''Ultrasonic Imaging for Poling Uniformity Measurements in PZT Ceramic Elements.'' In this three-month research project, a series of experiments was performed on soft and hard lead-zirconate-titanate (PZT) structures to determine the effectiveness of ultrasonic measurements as a nondestructive method of evaluating poling quality and uniformity. The study revealed that acoustic velocity correlates well with the degree of poling of PZT structures, as predicted by elastic theory. Additionally, time-of-flight (TOF) imaging was shown to be an ideal tool for viewing the spatial distribution of poled material and of material affected by the electric field beyond the edge of electroded regions. Finally, the effectiveness of ultrasonic methods for flaw detection and evaluation of PZT/stainless steel bonds was also demonstrated.

Authors:
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, MO (US)
Sponsoring Org.:
US Department of Energy (US)
OSTI Identifier:
752079
Report Number(s):
KCP-613-6312
TRN: AH200114%%288
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-76DP00613
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 14 Mar 2000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; PZT; ULTRASONIC TESTING; CERAMICS; DEFECTS; SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION; MICROSTRUCTURE; ELASTICITY; ELECTRODES; STAINLESS STEELS; INTERFACES

Citation Formats

Jamieson, E E. Ultrasonic Imaging for Poling Uniformity Measurements in PZT Ceramic Elements. United States: N. p., 2000. Web. doi:10.2172/752079.
Jamieson, E E. Ultrasonic Imaging for Poling Uniformity Measurements in PZT Ceramic Elements. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/752079
Jamieson, E E. 2000. "Ultrasonic Imaging for Poling Uniformity Measurements in PZT Ceramic Elements". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/752079. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/752079.
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title = {Ultrasonic Imaging for Poling Uniformity Measurements in PZT Ceramic Elements},
author = {Jamieson, E E},
abstractNote = {This report summarizes the results of a project sponsored by Honeywell Corporation (formerly AlliedSignal Inc.) Federal Manufacturing and Technologies/Kansas City (FM and T/KC) and conducted jointly with the University of Missouri, Rolla, titled ''Ultrasonic Imaging for Poling Uniformity Measurements in PZT Ceramic Elements.'' In this three-month research project, a series of experiments was performed on soft and hard lead-zirconate-titanate (PZT) structures to determine the effectiveness of ultrasonic measurements as a nondestructive method of evaluating poling quality and uniformity. The study revealed that acoustic velocity correlates well with the degree of poling of PZT structures, as predicted by elastic theory. Additionally, time-of-flight (TOF) imaging was shown to be an ideal tool for viewing the spatial distribution of poled material and of material affected by the electric field beyond the edge of electroded regions. Finally, the effectiveness of ultrasonic methods for flaw detection and evaluation of PZT/stainless steel bonds was also demonstrated.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Mar 14 00:00:00 EST 2000},
month = {Tue Mar 14 00:00:00 EST 2000}
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