Abstract
The anisotropic fracture behavior in unpoled and poled (1−x)Pb(Zn2/3Nb1/3)−xPbTiO3 (x=0.045) (PZN–4.5%PT) single‐crystal relaxor ferroelectrics cut along the crystal planes, [010] and [001], was characterized. The crack tip toughness (Ktip) determined from Vickers indentations was compared with the R‐curve behavior measured using the single‐edge V‐notch beam (SEVNB) method. Several of the SEVNB fracture experiments resulted in cracks forming and propagating under mixed mode loading (KI and KII) along the [110] crystal plane. Other specimens formed cracks at 0° along the [010] plane. To assess the anisotropic fracture behavior, the local and global critical energy release rates were determined using Stroh's formalism.
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