In attempt to ultimately control the characteristics of the PZT films, we
have decided to investigate some of the basic chemistry associated with
these solutions. Frequently, these solutions have been generated from Group
IV metal alkoxides in acetic acid (HOAc). Therefore, studies of the
simple reactivity between
M(OCHMe2)4 (M = Ti, Zr) and HOAc have been
undertaken. These reactions were monitored by 1H, 13C,
17O NMR, FT-IR, TGA/DTA, and single crystal X‐ray studies.
Films were produced from spin‐coat deposition of crystalline material (from
the titanium reaction) in toluene and aged solutions as well.