US4283228A
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Low temperature densification of PZT ceramics
Assignee: University of Illinois Foundation
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Filing: 1979-12-05
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 1999-12-05
Abstract
Abstract Addition of from about 0.1 to about 6.0% by weight of V2O5 to (PZT)lead zirconate-lead titanate powder promotes rapid densification at temperatures below 1000 DEG C. and eliminates the need for PbO atmosphere control. Densification to greater than 98% of theoretical density is achieved with firing times as short as 1-5 minutes. Dielectric properties depend upon the amount of V2O5 added and upon the microstructure developed, but in general are equivalent to those reported for conventional PZT compositions.
Inventors
- 👤 Relva C. Buchanan
- 👤 Dale E. Wittmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:45
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B35/00; C04B35/01; C04B35/48; C04B35/49; C04B35/491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A fired PZT ceramic composition characterized by a density of at least 98% of theoretical density which composition consists essentially of a major amount of lead zirconate-lead titanate having the formula Pb(ZrTi)O 3 wherein the Zr:Ti molar ratio ranges from about 65:35 to about 35:65, and from about 0.1 to about 6.0% by weight of V 2 O 5 .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A fired PZT ceramic composition characterized by a density of at least 98% of theoretical density which composition consists essentially of a major amount of lead zirconate-lead titanate having the formula Pb(ZrTi)O 3 wherein the Zr:Ti molar ratio ranges from about 65:35 to about 35:65, and from about 0.1 to about 6.0% by weight of V 2 O 5 .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the lead zirconate-lead titanate is Pb(Zr 0 .53 Ti 0 .47)O 3 and the V 2 O 5 content ranges from about 0.1 to about 1.5% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
The composition of claim 1 prepared by the process of milling and blending a lead zirconate-lead titanate having the formula Pb(ZrTi)O 3 , wherein the Zr:Ti molar ratio ranges from about 65:35 to about 35:65, with from about 0.1 to about 6.0% by weight of a V 2 O 5 -affording promoter, pressing, and firing the blended powder in air at a temperature in the range of from about 860° to about 975° C. for a time sufficient to reach a density of at least 98% of theoretical density.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The composition of claim 3 wherein the lead zirconate-lead titanate is Pb(Zr 0 .53 Ti 0 .47)O 3 and the V 2 O 5 -affording promoter is V 2 O 5 utilized in amounts ranging from about 0.1 to about 1.5% by weight.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
A process for preparing PZT ceramic compositions characterized by a density of at least 98% of theoretical density comprising the steps of milling and blending a lead zirconate-lead titanate powder having the formula Pb(ZrTi)O 3 , wherein the Zr:Ti molar ratio ranges from about 65:35 to about 35:65, with from about 0.1 to about 6.0% by weight of a V 2 O 5 -affording promoter, pressing, and firing the blended powder in air at a temperature of from about 860° to about 975° C. for from about 1 to about 120 minutes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
A process for preparing PZT ceramic compositions characterized by a density of at least 98% of theoretical density comprising the steps of milling and blending a lead zirconate-lead titanate powder having the formula Pb(ZrTi)O 3 , wherein the Zr:Ti molar ratio ranges from about 65:35 to about 35:65, with from about 0.1 to about 6.0% by weight of a V 2 O 5 -affording promoter, pressing, and firing the blended powder in air at a temperature of from about 860° to about 975° C. for from about 1 to about 120 minutes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the lead zirconate-lead titanate is Pb(Zr 0 .53 Ti 0 .47)O 3 and the V 2 O 5 -affording promoter is V 2 O 5 utilized in amounts ranging from about 0.1 to about 1.5% by weight.
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