Journal of Functional Materials and Devices, Volume. 31, Issue 4, 310(2025)
Influence of Nb2O5 crystal form on the structure and properties of potassium sodium niobate-based piezoelectric ceramics
Utilizing solid-phase sintering technology, lead-free piezoelectric ceramics (K0.44Na0.52Li0.04) (Nb0.9Ta0.06Sb0.04)O3 with high density and superior electrical properties were successfully fabricated at temperatures ranging from 1 055 to 1 070 ℃. The impact of various crystal structures of niobium pentoxide on the sintering behavior, phase composition, microstructure, and electrical characteristics of potassium sodium niobate-based piezoelectric ceramics was investigated. Experimental results demonstrate that Nb2O5 with coexistence of orthorhombic and monoclinic crystal forms exhibits superior sintering characteristics and excellent electrical properties. The piezoelectric constant is d33= 211 pC·N−1, electromechanical coupling coefficient is kp= 44%, and dielectric loss is tanδ= 0.032 4. This suggests that incorporating a minor amount of monoclinic Nb2O5 can optimize the diffusion kinetics and phase boundary control of Nb5+, thereby significantly improving the overall performance of the ceramics. This research provides a critical foundation for the selection of raw materials and structural design of high-performance lead-free piezoelectric ceramics.
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WANG Lin, ZENG Jiangtao, XU Xingfeng, ZHANG Yongli. Influence of Nb2O5 crystal form on the structure and properties of potassium sodium niobate-based piezoelectric ceramics[J]. Journal of Functional Materials and Devices, 2025, 31(4): 310
Received: Apr. 9, 2025
Accepted: Aug. 22, 2025
Published Online: Aug. 22, 2025
The Author Email: ZHANG Yongli (zylzx56@163.com)