High-resolution x-ray diffraction study of single crystals of lead zirconate titanate

S. Gorfman, D. S. Keeble, A. M. Glazer, X. Long, Y. Xie, Z. G. Ye, S. Collins, P. A. Thomas

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

The symmetry of single-crystal piezoelectric PbZr1-xTi xO3, with x≈0.31 and x≈0.46, has been investigated by high-resolution x-ray diffraction, both at room temperature and up to and above the Curie temperature. Reciprocal space maps around a selection of Bragg reflections were collected and self-consistent patterns showing Bragg splittings were observed. The analysis of the separation of peaks from different twin domains provides precise information on PbZr1-xTixO 3 symmetry when approaching the morphotropic phase boundary at x=0.48 from the zirconium-rich side.

Original languageEnglish
Article number020102
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume84
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'High-resolution x-ray diffraction study of single crystals of lead zirconate titanate'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this