What's Next: The scientists are looking at other ceramics that share the same characteristics as gadolinium zirconate to further test their hypothesis about radiation tolerance. (pnnl.gov)
The secret to its success is PZT, or lead zirconate titanate, which is piezoelectric. (discovermagazine.com)
Bar - Cohen lifts a small grayish disk off one of the lab benches, saying, «This one's made of PZT — lead zirconate titanate.» (scientificamerican.com)