Processing

Comminution (down to submicron), classification, powder blending, green part forming (pressing, slip gel and tape casting, extrusion), firing (air or inert atmospheres), polishing, poling of piezoceramics, MW heating.

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Characterization

Chemical analysis (XRF, wet chemistry)
XRD based phase determination
SEM based microstructure study
Optical microscopy (transmission, reflective)
BET
Mechanical properties (strength, hardness, toughness)
Dielectric properties (1KHz-1MHz) e_r, tan d
Piezoelectric properties: k_ij, d_ij, f_r, Q_m, T_c
Particles size distribution
Color determination
Dilatometry

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Consulting

Technological trouble shooting, contact with materials and equipment suppliers, literature reviews.

Sol gel monosize amorphous silica	MW sintered P2T