Synthesis and piezoelectric properties of PZT-based glass–ceramics

Glass–ceramics based on a soft piezoelectric of composition (Pb0.94Sr0.06)(Zr0.53Ti0.47)0.997Mn0.004O3 (PSZTM) have been synthesized using three different glass systems by sol–gel method. The effect of the different glass systems on the crystallization of the perovskite phase, PSZTM have been studied using XRD and DTA. The piezoelectric characteristics of the different glass–ceramic systems have been determined and are correlated with the crystallization behaviour, crystalline phase and microstructure.