Structural integrity and ferroelectric-piezoelectric properties of PbTiO3 coating prepared via supersonic plasma spraying

In order to prepare the PbTiO3 coating with high density and excellent piezoelectric properties on all kinds shape surface, the PbTiO3 coating was prepared by supersonic plasma spraying. The microstructure and mechanical properties were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and X-ray photoelectron spectrograph (XPS). The dielectric constant and dissipation constant of the PbTiO3 coating were tested. The results show that the coating has a single ferroelectric phase with perovskite structure, and its surface is smooth and dense. In the course of spraying, about 50% PbTiO3 is decomposed into PbO and TiO2 at high temperature. The ferroelectric hysteresis is weak and the ferroelectric hysteresis loop is not completely closed, which indicates that the defects, such as pores and cracks, exist in the coating. Although the defects are inevitable, the PbTiO3 coating with ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties is successfully prepared.