piezoelectricity

(noun)

The ability of certain crystals to generate a voltage in response to applied mechanical stress.

Related Terms

  • quartz
  • glass

Examples of piezoelectricity in the following topics:

  • Properties of Quartz and Glass

    • Glass is a non-crystalline solid material made of silica, while quartz is a crystalline silicate mineral with piezoelectric properties.
    • Quartz crystals have piezoelectric properties.
    • Piezoelectricity is the ability to develop an electric potential upon the application of mechanical stress.
    • Today, a crystal oscillator is a common piezoelectric use for quartz: the vibration frequency of the crystal is used to generate an electrical signal of very precise frequency.
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