regenerat x26 crystal

[45rpmdude]

is there any way to regenerat x26 crystal... could it be soaked in iodine.
or could it sit in some table salt.. any ideas. Some hlep would be appreciated..

thxx..

[markrob]

Hi,

You can grow Rochelle Salt crystals. If you do a search you will see that Cream of Tartar is the basis this type of crystal.

http://rimstar.org/materials/piezo/how_to_make_rochelle_salt_piezoelectric_crystal.htm

It will take some doing to get it right.

You would be better off using more modern PZT elements.

http://www.piezo.com/prodbg7qm.html

Mark