Quantitative analysis of Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) ceramics by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in combination with multivariate calibration

Author(s)

Hernandez-Garcia, Rafael ; Villanueva-Tagle, Margarita E. ; Calderon-Pinar, Francisco ; Durruthy-Rodriguez, Maria D. ; Aquino, Francisco W. B. ; Pereira-Filho, Edenir R. ; Pomares-Alfonso, Mario S.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Microchemical Journal; v. 130, p. 21-26, JAN 2017.
• Web of Science Citations: 12

Abstract

In PZT (Lead Zirconate Titanate) ceramics, stoichiometric composition is closely related with physical properties and applications. Laser-induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) have shown to be a suitable technique for analyzing many types of solid samples, usually in combination with multivariate techniques. In this study, a method for quick determination of Pb, Zr, Ti and Sr in PZT ceramics using LIBS was proposed. Spectral data is analyzed with PLS (Partial Least Squares), providing results better than Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) and external calibration, when compared with previous determination of the same group of ceramics by PIXE (Particle Induced X-ray Emission). Most of predicted individual concentrations were between 98 and 102% of the reference value for Pb, and between 90 and 110% for the rest of the elements. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/04688-7 - Development of spectroanalytical methods for direct determination of toxic elements in polymeric materials of electronic waste by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
• Grantee: Francisco Wendel Batista de Aquino
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 12/01769-3 - Development of spectroanalytical methods for direct analysis of waste electrical and electronic equipments and cosmetics
• Grantee: Edenir Rodrigues Pereira Filho
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants