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Dielectric characteristics of PZT 95/5 ferroelectric ceramics at high pressures

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5282994· OSTI ID:5282994

The room temperature dielectric properties of a ferroelectric ceramic having a nominal composition of 95 atomic percent lead zirconate and 5 atomic percent lead titanate (designated as PZT 95/5) with a niobium dopant were examined at high hydrostatic pressures using a tetrahedral anvil apparatus. This ceramic has practical applications as a power source in which large quantities of charge are released by dynamic (shock wave) depolarization. Numerous mathematical models of this process have been proposed; however, the use of models has been limited because of the lack of high pressure electrical properties. This study attempted to provide these data on PZT 95/5 by determining the small signal and high electric field dielectric properties at pressures over 4 GPa.

Research Organization:
Horner and Shifrin, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-0656
OSTI ID:
5282994
Report Number(s):
GEPP-308
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English