 Lead zirconate titanate

Lead zirconate titanate is an oxide solid solution commonly written $\mathrm{Pb}(\mathrm{Z}{\mathrm{r}}_{\mathrm{x}}\mathrm{T}{\mathrm{i}}_{1-\mathrm{x}}){\mathrm{O}}_3$. Its perovskite structure can support switchable electric polarization and a strong piezoelectricity response.

Changing the zirconium-to-titanium ratio changes the competing crystal structures and the response to an applied field or stress. Composition, domain configuration, and processing therefore matter when using the material as a transducer.

Lead zirconate titanate (PZT) is a ceramic compound composed of lead, zirconium, and titanium. It has the chemical formula \( \text{Pb(Zr}_{x}\text{Ti}_{1-x})\text{O}_3 \), where \( x \) can vary to create different compositions of the material. PZT is well-known for its piezoelectric properties, which means it can generate an electrical charge in response to applied mechanical stress and vice versa.