Synthesis and Characterization of PZT doped Lanthanum, Neodymium and Yttrium using Sol Gel Method

摘要

PZT ceramic is synthesis by using sol gel method. Introducing a dopant to the pure PZT can help to enhance the properties of the piezoelectric ceramic. The effects of sintering temperature on phase formation, densification of the ceramics have been investigated using XRD, SEM and Archimedes method. The bulk density and porosity of PZT decreased as the sintering temperature increased.