PcC3. 0–3 Piezoelectric - glass composites

Abstract
Piezoelectric 0–3 ceramic-glass composites have been developed by firing a mixture of modified Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) and a lead based glass powder. Composites with 58 to 92 volume percent PZT were fabricated and their dielectric, piezoelectric and hydrostatic properties have been determined. The hydrostatic properties were pressure independent and the material showed good mechanical stability. The measured properties of the composites suggest that they could be useful in hydrophones and also as acoustic backing material.