Ferroelectric Phase transition in (1-x)Pb(Fe$_{2/3}$W$_{1/3})$O$_{3}$-xPbTiO$_{3}$ solid solutions thin films

ORAL

Abstract

We have deposited thin films of (1-x)Pb(Fe$_{2/3}$W$_{1/3})$O$_{3}$-xPbTiO$_{3}$ (PFWT) on Pt/Si substrates. The metamorphic phase diagram of PFWT solid solution indicates that it changes from natural relaxor to an ordered ferroelectric state above x = 0.33 of lead titanate concentration. The microstructure and surface morphology were investigated using SEM and AFM techniques that indicated surface roughness of 10-15 nm with particle size of $\sim $ 30-50 nm. The dielectric relaxation studies in these films were carried out measured in the temperature range of 100K-650K and the frequency range of 100Hz-1MHz. The ferroelectric phase transition was found at 575K for all frequencies. The Relaxation indication coefficient ($\gamma \sim $1.30) was estimated from a linear fit of the modified Curie-Weiss law and results suggested a long range ordering. The temperature dependant micro Raman studies revealed a ferroelectric phase transition from tetragonal to cubic phase above 575K. The polarization hysteresis curve at room temperature illustrated a ferroelectric nature of the material having ramanat polarization (P$_{r})$ to be 3$\mu $C/cm$^{2}$ and the saturation polarization (P$_{s})$ 30$\mu $C/cm$^{2}$.

Authors

  • Ashok Kumar

    UPR, University of Puerto Rico

  • N.M. Murarai

    UPR

  • Ram S. Katiyar

    University of Puerto Rico