Yttriumoxid-stabilisiertes Zirconiumdioxid (ZrO₂/Y₂O₃)

Goodfellow provides high-performance Yttria-stabilized Zirconia (ZrO₂/Y₂O₃) for specialized applications in research and industry. This advanced ceramic material, offered in multiple forms, is characterized by its exceptional mechanical strength, high fracture toughness, and excellent ionic conductivity. Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) also exhibits remarkable wear resistance and chemical stability at elevated temperatures. It is widely used in industries such as medical implants, aerospace, and solid oxide fuel cells. In medical applications, it is essential for creating durable and biocompatible dental and orthopedic implants. The aerospace industry utilizes this material in thermal barrier coatings for jet engine components. In energy technology, it serves as a key electrolyte material for solid oxide fuel cells. Emerging technologies leveraging yttria-stabilized zirconia include advanced gas separation membranes and next-generation nuclear fuel cladding. Goodfellow's provision of this high-tech ceramic supports ongoing research in materials science, particularly in developing materials for biomedical and energy applications. Its unique combination of mechanical, thermal, and electrochemical properties ensures yttria-stabilized zirconia's continued importance in both scientific research and industrial contexts where reliability under extreme conditions is crucial.