APC Materials Archives - americanpiezo

self-charging power cells and batteries what are they

Self-Charging Power Cells and Batteries: What Are They? 12.06.2017 We typically think of energy generation and energy storage as two different processes requiring two separate devices, but recent advances … Read More

Various Electrode Patterns

After Manufacturing 1: Connecting to PZT 09.15.2016 Last month, we discussed briefly transduction in general and the anatomy of single element transducers and their applications. This month, … Read More

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After Manufacturing 4: Anatomy of Multiple Element Transducers 09.15.2016 Last month, we discussed briefly transduction in general and the anatomy of single element transducers and their applications. This month, … Read More

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Ceramic Manufacturing Series – Testing and Packing PZT Ceramics 04.21.2016 In this month’s article we will be discussing some of the most common electrical and physical properties specified by customers … Read More

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Ceramic Manufacturing Series – Poling PZT Ceramics 03.16.2016 Typical PZT materials exhibit a perovskite structure. One can visualize this structure as a cube with eight large lead (Pb) … Read More

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Ceramic Manufacturing Series – Electroding PZT Ceramics 02.17.2016 This month we will be covering electrodes and electrode firing for PZT ceramics. We will primarily be discussing fired-on silver … Read More

Ceramic Manufacturing Series – Machining PZT Ceramics 01.21.2016 When determining how to machine a ceramic component, it is important to remember that the finished electrical properties of the … Read More

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Ceramic Manufacturing Series – Firing Pressed PZT Components 11.19.2015 Once the PZT components have been pressed into green shapes (~60% dense), they are prepared for Binder Burn Out (BBO). … Read More

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Ceramic Manufacturing Series – Pressing PZT Powders 10.22.2015 All ceramic parts begin as a powder in one form or another. How that powder is transformed into a starting … Read More

APC 850 Piezo Material and Piezo Ceramics in Medical Applications 09.18.2014 APC offers a variety of piezoelectric materials (PZT) to their customers. APC’s lead zirconate titanate 850 material is manufactured in the USA … Read More