New Material PIC184 from PI Ceramic: Hard Material for Power Ultrasound
25 June 2014
PI Ceramic successfully launches a new piezo material in OEM high-power ultrasound applications. The ceramic material PIC184 is based on modified lead zirconate titanate (PZT) and is one of the ferro-electrically hard piezo materials.
Uniform and Stable
High-power ultrasound applications are characterized by a high dynamic range, from several hundred kilohertz up to a few megahertz, as well as by high operating amplitudes. Especially during continuous operation, the key thing to achieve is to have stable oscillation properties with low mechanical and di-electrical losses, i.e. generating as little heat as possible in the converter element.
PIC184 features a large electromechanical coupling factor with moderately high quality factor, as well as exceptional mechanical and electrical stability.
Independent of Time and Temperature
At the same time, the converter properties of the new material are virtually independent of time and temperature, rendering them suitable for high-power applications.
PIC184 is a good choice for transducer applications such as ultrasonic cleaning, sonar technology or acoustic NDT processes (non-destructive testing). These call for high amplitudes when operating in resonance mode.
Biotechnology applications such as scalers for tooth plaque removal, or the ultrasonic processes involved in ultrasonic surgery all benefit from the properties of PIC184.
PI Ceramic in Brief
PI Ceramic is considered a global leading player in the field of piezo actuators and sensors. The broad range of expertise in the complex development and manufacturing process of functional ceramic components combined with state-of-the-art production equipment ensure high quality, flexibility and adherence to supply deadlines. Prototypes and small production runs of custom-engineered piezo components are available after short processing times. PI Ceramic also has the capacity to manufacture medium-sized to large series in automated lines. PI Ceramic, a subsidiary of Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG, is located in the city of Lederhose, Thuringia, Germany.
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