Abstract
Lead nitrate phosphate hydrate single crystals were grown in silica gel at room temperature. A controlled reaction was employed between orthophosphoric acid and lead nitrate solution by the double diffusion process in the gel medium. The single crystal X ray diffraction spectrum was recorded to confirm the structural parameters. The piezoelectric properties of the grown crystal were recorded at room temperature. The ferroelectric behavior of the grown crystal was analysed by PE hysteresis loop. From the results of DTA and TG analysis pointed out the decomposing point of the material.