Advanced Piezoceramics. Proven Performance.
High-Performance Materials for Piezo Applications
Engineered for demanding piezoelectric applications, CeramTec’s SONOX® and PZT materials combine outstanding performance with exceptional reliability. Designed to withstand high mechanical and electrical loads, they enable piezoceramic components to deliver consistent performance, even under challenging operating conditions. With a broad range of material properties, CeramTec offers tailored material solutions for high-performance sensors, actuators, and transducers.
Selecting the Right Piezoceramic Material
Key Performance Properties for Piezo Applications
| Power Transducers | Sensor Applications | Actuator Applications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative permittivity ε33 T/ε0 | 1,000 – 1,395 | 1,500 – 3,400 | 1,800 – 3,800 |
| Loss factor tan σ | 1.6x10⁻³ – 3.0x10⁻³ | 12x10⁻³ – 20x10⁻³ | 15x10⁻³ – 16x10⁻³ |
| Coupling factor kP | 0.54 – 0.58 | 0.59 – 0.62 | 0.65 |
| Charge constant d33 10⁻¹² C/N | 240 – 315 | 390 – 620 | 475 – 680 |
| Voltage constant g33 10⁻³ Vm/N | 500 – 1,200 | 22.7 – 33.1 | 20.2 – 28.5 |
| Quality factor Qm | 500 – 1,200 | 60 – 90 | 75 – 80 |
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