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Direct precipitation of lead zirconate titanate by the hydrothermal method

Journal Article · · Mater. Res. Bull.; (United States)

Direct precipitation of fine powders of lead zirconate titanate (PZT) in the complete range of solid solution, is investigated under hydrothermal conditions, starting from lead oxide and titania/zirconia mixed gels. The perovskite phase is formed in the temperature range of 165 - 340/sup 0/C. Sequence of the hydrothermal reactions is studied by identifying the intermediate phases. The initial formation of PbO:TiO/sub 2/ solid solution is followed by the reaction of the same with the remaining mixed gels giving rise to X-ray amorphous PZT phase. Further, through crystallite growth, the X-ray crystalline PZT is formed. This method can be extended for the preparation of PLZT powder as well. The resulting powders are sinterable to high density ceramics.

Research Organization:
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
OSTI ID:
5718170
Journal Information:
Mater. Res. Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Res. Bull.; (United States) Vol. 19:11; ISSN MRBUA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English