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PZT

PZT is a piezoelectric ceramic ceramic — piezoelectric actuator ceramic. Typical values: 80 MPa yield, 7.5 g/cm³, rated to 350 °C. Available for CNC machining at FabDigit.

CNC machiningHigh cost $$$$

Properties

Typical room-temperature values for the default supply condition. Metric first, imperial in gray. The bars show where PZT sits against the other 11 ceramic grades in the catalog.

Datasheet

Yield strength80 MPa12 ksi
Tensile strength90 MPa13 ksi
Hardness350 HV333 HB
Density7.5 g/cm³0.271 lb/in³
Specific strength (yield ÷ density)11
Min service temp-200 °C-328 °F
Max service temp350 °C662 °F
Electrical conductivity< 0.001 % IACSinsulator
MachinabilityPoor20 / 100
WeldabilityNot recommended5 / 100
FormabilityNot recommended5 / 100

Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.

Against other ceramic grades

Yield strength80 MPa 12 ksi
80 MPafamily median 320 MPa700 MPa
Tensile strength90 MPa 13 ksi
90 MPafamily median 350 MPa800 MPa
Density7.5 g/cm³ 0.271 lb/in³
2.3 g/cm³family median 3.2 g/cm³6.05 g/cm³
Hardness (HB equiv.)333 HB
238 HBfamily median 1,045 HB1,425 HB
Max service temp350 °C 662 °F
800 °Cfamily median 1,100 °C1,600 °C
Electrical conductivity< 0.001 % IACS insulator
< 0.001 % IACSfamily median < 0.001 % IACS< 0.001 % IACS
Machinability20 / 100
20 / 100family median 20 / 10075 / 100
Relative cost80
80family median 8080

Strength versus weight in the ceramic family

Yield strength against density for every ceramic grade FabDigit runs. PZT is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.

501002005001,000234567Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scaleAlumina 96Alumina 99.5Zirconia Y-TZPSilicon CarbideSilicon NitrideBoron NitrideAluminum NitrideMacorSteatiteCordieritePZT

Manufacturability

The process limits FabDigit's quote engine applies to PZT. Design inside these and the part quotes instantly; outside them it routes to an engineer.

CNC machining

MachinabilityPoor20 / 100
Cutting speed (rough / finish) /
Minimum wall
Minimum internal radius
Drill depth limit
Best surface (machined / polished)Ra /
Hardenable after machining

Heat treatment and post-processing

Operations FabDigit's suppliers routinely run on PZT, ranked by how often they make sense for this grade.

Post-processing

Manual DeburrDeburrstandard
Edge Break (0.5mm)Deburr
CMM InspectionInspection
FAI ReportInspection
Individual BagPackaging

Surface finishes for PZT

Coatings and treatments compatible with ceramic on the processes PZT runs on. Pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing.

Marking / Decoration

  • Chemical Etching
  • Dot Peen Marking
  • Electro-chemical Etching
  • Ink Stamping
  • Laser Marking
  • Mechanical Engraving
  • Vibro Engraving / Scribing

Equivalent designations

Standards and trade names that resolve to PZT in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.

Trade names
Lead Zirconate Titanate
Other
PZT-5APZT-5H

Stock forms

Raw-material forms FabDigit sources PZT in.

PlateRodTube

Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.