Abstract:
Utilizing conventional solid-phase synthesis technology, (K
0.44Na
0.52Li
0.04)(Nb
0.9Ta
0.06Sb
0.04)O
3 lead-free piezoelectric ceramics with high density and superior electrical properties were successfully fabricated at sintering temperatures ranging from
1055 to
1070 ℃. The impact of various crystal structures of niobium pentoxide on the sintering behavior, phase composition, microstructure, and electrical characteristics of potassium sodium niobate-based piezoelectric ceramics was investigated. Experimental results demonstrate that Nb
2O
5, which exists in both orthorhombic and monoclinic phases, exhibits enhanced sintering performance and excellent electrical properties:piezoelectric constant
d33=211 pC/N, electromechanical coupling coefficient
kp=44%, and dielectric loss
tanδ=0.0324. This suggests that incorporating a minor amount of monoclinic Nb
2O
5 can optimize the diffusion kinetics and phase boundary control of Nb
5+, thereby significantly improving the overall performance of the ceramics. This research provides a critical foundation for the selection of raw materials and structural design of high-performance lead-free piezoelectric ceramics.