Transparent ferroelectric ceramics have been extensively employed in optical and electrooptical devices. The recent progresses achieved by the GCFerr/DF - UFSCar in the production of the transparent ferroelectric ceramics, through uniaxial hot-pressing technique, are presented. The physical property characterization, as microstructural, structural, optical, dielectrical, pyroelectric, electro-optical, electrostrictive and ferroelectric are reported for lanthanum modified lead zirconate titanate (PLZT) and lanthanum modified lead magnesium niobate - lead titanate (PLMN-PT) ceramics. The results revealed a homogeneous microstructure, high densities and absence of second phases for the ceramics of both compositions. Consequently, high optical transmittance was found in the visible and infrared range. The electrical measurements also presented excellent results when compared to those reported in the literature confirming the high quality of the samples.
transparent ferroelectric ceramics; hot-pressing; electro-optic effect; dielectrics; pyroelectrics
