Complete electroelastic set for the (YXt)-45 cut of a KNbO3 single crystal

Abstract

International audienceA complete and consistent set (elastic, dielectric, and piezoelectric tensors) of a commercial lead-free (YXt)-45 cut KNbO 3 single crystal is reported. These data were obtained using several samples and the resonance-antiresonance method. Particular attention was paid to the consistency of this delivered database. A genetic algorithm with an appropriate criterion was used. Electromechanical characterization revealed a high thickness coupling factor of approximately 60%. These properties make this single crystal a good candidate for several applications such as medical imaging. This complete set provides a basis for simulation designs of such devices integrating this piezoelectric lead-free material, especially for ultrasonic transducers. V C 2014 AIP Publishing LLC