Complete sets of elastic, dielectric, and piezoelectric properties of [001]-poled Pb (Zn1/3Nb2/3)O3-(6-7)%PbTiO 3 single crystals of [110]-length cut

Abstract

[001]-poled relaxor based ferroelectric Pb(Zn1/3Nb 2/3)O3-(6-7)%PbTiO3 single crystals of [110]-length cut exhibit k31 ≈0.85 and very high d31 s11E value. They are promising materials for sensors and actuators comprising an elastic substrate such as a metal shim or support, especially under dynamic loading conditions. In this work, the full sets of elastic, dielectric, and piezoelectric properties of [110]L × [001]T (P) single crystal are determined by means of the resonant technique. The obtained property matrix can be readily used for device design and simulation purposes. © 2008 American Institute of Physics.