Lead zirconate titanate (PZT) thin films with thicknesses of around 5 mu m
were prepared by the deposition a sol slurry. This sol slurry consists of a
PZT-sol on acetic acid basis and PZT powder. The sol serves as the dispers
ion agent of the powder. Both are identical in composition with molar ratio
Zr/Ti of 0.53/0.47. Lead in excess of 5% was used in all samples. This coa
ting conditions enhance the possibilities of film preparation. (C) 1999 Els
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