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Gamma Ray Irradiation Effects on the Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Properties of Barium Titanate Ceramics

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The effect of heavy dose gamma ray irradiation on the ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of barium titanate (BaTiO3) ceramics has been investigated. It is found that on irradiation the ferroelectric property decreases and polarization behavior shows double loop hysteresis. The piezoelectric properties including piezoelectric charge constant (d 33), electromechanical coupling coefficient (K p), and electrostrictive strain also decreases. The most probable reason for decreased ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties may be the occurrence of random local strain upon irradiation. The phase transition temperature from ferroelectric to paraelectric decreases and degree of diffuseness increases on irradiation. The thermoluminescence (TL) glow curve showed a peak at 226 °C showing that irradiated BaTiO3 has TL properties. Presence of TL clearly indicates that gamma ray irradiation causes trapped holes and electrons and these trapped charges are released at temperature higher than 226 °C. The creation of trapped holes and electrons effected the microstrain of BaTiO3 ceramic leading to change in the ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties of BaTiO3 ceramic.

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The authors would like to thank the Director, Solid State Physics Laboratory and AIIMS Research Section, Delhi, for providing facilities for some measurements.

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Medhi, N., Nath, A.K. Gamma Ray Irradiation Effects on the Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Properties of Barium Titanate Ceramics. J. of Materi Eng and Perform 22, 2716–2722 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-013-0569-0

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