Journal of Crystal Growth, Vol.237, 853-857, 2002
Growth of 3-in single crystals of piezoelectric Pb[(Zn1/3Nb2/3)(0.91)Ti-0.09]O-3 by the supported solution Bridgman method
Piezoelectric single crystals of Pb[(Zn1/3Nb2/3)(0.91)Ti-0.09]O-3 were grown by the one batch solution Bridgman method in a Pt crucible supported at the bottom by an insulator stand. The diameter and height of the crystals were approximately 75 and 55 mm, respectively, and the average weight was approximately 1000 g. No Pt inclusion was detected. Variations of Ti4+ concentration along with the growth direction and in the wafer were investigated by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
Keywords:directional solidification;Bridgman technique;growth from high temperature solutions;oxides;perovskites;piezoelectric materials