Evidence for the monoclinic-tetragonal phase coexistence in Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O-3 thin films

Author(s)

Araujo, E. B. ^[1] ; Lima, E. C. ^[1] ; Guerra, J. D. S. ^[1] ; dos Santos, A. O. ^[2] ; Cardoso, L. P. ^[2] ; Kleinke, M. U. ^[2]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Estadual Paulista UNESP, Dept Quim Fis, BR-15385000 Ilha Solteira, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Estadual Campinas UNICAMP, Inst Fis Gleb Wataghin, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER; v. 20, n. 41 OCT 15 2008.
• Web of Science Citations: 13

Abstract

The structure and ferroelectric properties of PbZr(0.53)Ti(0.47)O(3) thin films were investigated in detail by using the x-ray diffraction technique. The surface morphology of the film was studied by using the atomic force microscopy technique, showing a film with a dense morphology and a smooth surface. Based on recent results reported by Pandey et al (2008 Acta Crystallogr. A 64 192), Rietveld refinements of the structure were conducted considering different models proposed in the literature. Results suggested the monoclinic and tetragonal (M + T) phase coexistence, with P4mm and Cm space groups, respectively. The monoclinic phase (68 mol%) is dominant over the tetragonal phase (32 mol%) for this PZT film composition. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 07/08534-3 - Synthesis and characterization of PZT ultrathin films
• Grantee: Elton Carvalho de Lima
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate