This invention provides a method for preparing an AlScN piezoelectric
coating material with high mechanical properties and high
temperature resistance. The method includes: using an
alloy target composed of Al and Sc, forming an AlScN piezoelectric functional layer on a
substrate surface via magnetron
sputtering; and controlling the volume ratio of
argon to
nitrogen, temperature,
sputtering power,
deposition pressure, and target-substrate distance during magnetron
sputtering to allow the AlScN piezoelectric functional layer to grow in multiple orientations during deposition. The AlScN piezoelectric
coating material obtained by this invention exhibits excellent mechanical properties,
temperature resistance, and
corrosion resistance. When deposited on a substrate, this
coating material can simultaneously generate longitudinal
waves, longitudinal and transverse
waves, and transverse
waves to achieve defect detection and
stress measurement in
steel plates, welds, and steel pipes in various media. Furthermore, it exhibits long-term stable service capability under high temperature and harsh operating conditions without the need for a protective layer, meeting long-term usage requirements, facilitating
mass production, and possessing promising prospects for promotion and application.