90 degrees-domain reversal in Pb(ZrxTi1-x)O3 ceramics

Shaoping Li, Chi Yuen Huang, A. S. Bhalla, L. E. Cross

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Abstract

A simple and direct method is proposed which can be used for quantitatively distinguishing the mechanisms of domain reorientation processes in polycrystalline materials. Using this method, the 90 degrees domain reorientation in Pb(ZrxTi1-x)O3 (PZT) ceramic under electric field was examined by X-ray diffraction analysis. It was found that the polarization switching in the PZT ceramic with a composition near the morphotropic phase boundary is predominantly controlled by two successive 90 degrees domain processes rather than by 180 degrees domain wall reversal. Experimental results also indicate that the coercive field of the ceramics is related to the cooperative deformation associated with each grain, which arises from the 90 degrees domain reversal process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISAF 1992 - Proceedings of the 8th IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics
EditorsMichael Liu, Ahmad Safari, Angus Kingon, Gene Haertling
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages401-404
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0780304659, 9780780304659
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1992 Jan 1
Event8th IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics, ISAF 1992 - Greenville, United States
Duration: 1992 Aug 301992 Sept 2

Publication series

NameISAF 1992 - Proceedings of the 8th IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics, ISAF 1992
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGreenville
Period92-08-3092-09-02

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

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

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