Structure transition induced by electric field in piezoelectric PLZT (7/60/40) ceramics

Abstract
The domain structure and polarization reversal of PLZT (7/60 40) ceramics prepared by sintering in oxygen were studied. It was found that 90° domains can be easily induced and reversed by electric field. Electromechanical coupling kp reached quickly the highest value (kp = 0.67) with the saturation of the 90° domain reversal. Dielectric-temperature spectroscopy showed that the Tc was about 180°C and the phase transition tended to diffused transition. A first-order-like phase transition can be observed below 155°C at the AC depoled state.