Which PZT thin films for piezoelectric microactuator applications

Abstract The effective piezoelectric coefficient e31 has been measured on sol-gel processed Pb(ZrxTi1−x)O3 thin films with Zr concentrations ranging from 45 to 60%. The largest value was observed at 45% Zr, although dielectric constant and effective d33 peak at 53% Zr. The findings suggest that the optimal composition for microactuators and sensors is less than 45% Zr, i.e., in the tetragonal part of the phase diagram.

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