Pyroelectric Crystal

Pyroelectric Crystal

Pyroelectric crystals are crystals that generate electricity when heated. It is similar to piezoelectricity.

Read more about Pyroelectric Crystal:  Crystal Symmetry, Pyroelectricity, Ferroelectricity, Piezoelectric Effect

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