Measurement of the 25°C Zero-Field Elastic Moduli of Quartz by High-Frequency Plane-Wave Propagation

Abstract

An analysis made of plane wave propagation in different directions of quartz with possible piezoelectric effects considered. A method of determining the zero-field elastic moduli is described which should be suitable for measurements versus temperature and hydrostatic pressure. Values for elastic moduli obtained at 25°C are compared with the literature.