Abstract
Structural, dielectric, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of lead magnesium niobate–lead titanate, PMN–PT (66:34), prepared at different sintering temperatures (1150–1250°C) are discussed for actuator applications. System sintered at 1200 and 1250°C showed better perovskite phase stabilization and higher values of dielectric constant (εr). Remnant polarization (Pr) was found to be higher (45 µC/cm2) for the system sintered at 1250°C. The piezoelectric coefficients, d33, d31, dh and strain induced in the system by a large electric field were found to be sintering temperature dependent. Hysteresis free strain behavior of the system sintered at 1200°C showed the suitability of this material for actuator applications.
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