| Catalogue Code | IN-PZT-01 IN-PZT-02 |
| CAS No. | 12626-81-2 |
| Chemical Formula | PZT |
| Compound Name | Lead Zirconium Titanate |
| Purity (%) | >99.9 |
| Dimensions | Dia. 1”, Thick. 0.125” Dia. 2”, Thick. 0.25” |
Introduction
Lead Zirconium Titanate (PZT) with a composition of PbZr₀.₅₂Ti₀.₄₈O₃ is a widely used ferroelectric material, particularly in thin-film deposition via sputtering. High-purity Sputtering Targets with the highest possible density and most petite average grain sizes for use in semiconductor, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD) display and optical applications.
Properties
The table below contains all the critical properties of Lead Zirconium Titanate (PZT):
| Properties | Description |
| Appearance and Shape | Solid, Thin film, Disc, rectangular |
| Molar mass | ~303.04 g/mol |
| Magnetic Type | Diamagnetic |
| Density | ~ 7.6 to 8.0 g/cm³ |
| Thermal conductivity | ~1.5–2.0 W/m·K |
| Melting Point | Decomposes before melting |
Applications
Here are the critical applications of Lead Zirconium Titanate (PZT) – PbZr₀.₅₂Ti₀.₄₈O₃:
- Piezoelectric Sensors: Due to their high piezoelectric response, they are used in microphones, accelerometers, and pressure sensors.
- Actuators: Employed in precision positioning devices, such as inkjet printers and nanopositioning systems.
- Ultrasound Transducers: Common in medical imaging (ultrasound machines) and industrial non-destructive testing.
- Thin-Film Capacitors: Ideal for high-frequency circuits due to their high dielectric constant.
- Ferroelectric Memory (FeRAM): Applied in non-volatile memory storage due to its ability to retain electric polarization.
- Sonar and Hydrophones: Used in underwater acoustic sensing for navigation and marine exploration.
- Electro-optic Modulators: Applied in fiber optic communication systems for modulating light signals.
FAQs
Answere: PbZr₀.₅₂Ti₀.₄₈O₃, a piezoelectric and ferroelectric material, is widely used in thin-film applications such as sensors, actuators, and non-volatile memory devices.
Answere: Due to its dielectric properties, it is compatible with RF magnetron sputtering and pulsed DC sputtering.
Answere: To avoid lead volatilization, maintain controlled substrate temperature and deposition conditions, and consider reactive gas environments like oxygen to ensure stoichiometry.
Answere: High-density sintered targets with minimal porosity are preferred for uniform deposition, minimizing cracking and contamination during sputtering.
Answere: Yes, targets can be tailored in size, thickness, and doping levels to suit specific thin-film deposition requirements.
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