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Dielectric and Ultrasonic Investigation of Phase Transitions in PbFe1/2Nb1/2O3Ceramics

J. BanysVytautas SamulionisK. BormanisAnna KalvaneMartynas Kinka

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Phase transitionMaterials scienceCondensed matter physicsAttenuationDielectricCondensed Matter PhysicsPiezoelectricityFerroelectricityElectronic Optical and Magnetic MaterialsCondensed Matter::Materials ScienceNuclear magnetic resonancevisual_artPhase (matter)visual_art.visual_art_mediumUltrasonic sensorCeramic

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We have investigated dielectric and acoustic properties of PbFe1/2Nb1/2O3 ceramics, obtained by conventional ceramic technology, in 120–450 K temperature interval. Dielectric response showed diffused dielectric permittivity maximum caused by ferroelectric phase transition around 380 K, but no dielectric anomalies associated with magnetic phase transition at low temperatures were observed. Formation of the polar phase was confirmed by ultrasonically detected piezoelectric sensitivity. Ultrasonic investigations using pulse-echo method showed two anomalous regions in temperature dependencies of ultrasonic velocity and attenuation, associated with magnetic and ferroelectric phase transitions.

https://doi.org/10.1080/00150193.2012.743371