Lead Zirconate Titanate

Pb(Zr,Ti)O₃

IUPAC: PZT

CAS: 12626-81-2

Overview

PZT is the most widely used piezoelectric ceramic material, found in sensors, actuators, and ultrasound transducers. It converts mechanical stress to electricity and vice versa.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Titanium Ti 1 47.8670
Zirconium Zr 1 91.2240
Lead Pb 1 207.2000

Elemental Composition

O
Oxygen ×3
15.8%
Ti
Titanium ×1
15.8%
Zr
Zirconium ×1
30.1%
Pb
Lead ×1
68.4%

Uses

  • • Ultrasound transducer
  • • Piezoelectric actuator
  • • Fuel injector
  • • Sonar

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Every medical ultrasound probe uses PZT ceramic to generate and detect sound waves

Safety

  • ⚠ Contains lead (RoHS concern)

Structure

SMILES

[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Ti+4].[Zr+4].[Pb+2]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
303.07 g/mol
Density
7.5000 g/cm³
Melting Point
1300.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
425.8039
TPSA
5.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
0.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lead Zirconate Titanate?
Lead Zirconate Titanate (Pb(Zr,Ti)O₃) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name PZT.
What is the molecular weight of Lead Zirconate Titanate?
Lead Zirconate Titanate has a molar mass of 303.07 g/mol.
What state is Lead Zirconate Titanate at room temperature?
Lead Zirconate Titanate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lead Zirconate Titanate organic or inorganic?
Lead Zirconate Titanate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lead Zirconate Titanate?
Lead Zirconate Titanate (Pb(Zr,Ti)O₃) is composed of Oxygen (O), Titanium (Ti), Zirconium (Zr), Lead (Pb).