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Grade: Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ)
Formula: ZrO₂/Y₂O₃
Form: Powder
Material: Zirconium Oxide
CAS Number: 114168-16-0
Commodity: Ceramics
Mean Particle Size:
0.1-2µm
Max Particle Size:
10μm
Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) Powder offers excellent thermal stability, ionic conductivity, and resistance to chemical attack, making it a critical feedstock for high-performance ceramics and functional coatings. The yttria addition maintains the cubic phase over a wide temperature range, enhancing fracture toughness and conductivity in electrochemical applications. Industries use YSZ powder in thermal barrier coatings, SOFC electrolytes, and biomedical implants. Specific applications include plasma-sprayed coatings for turbine blades, electrolyte layers in fuel cells, and wear-resistant surfaces for medical devices. In research, YSZ powder is employed to develop advanced composite ceramics, investigate ionic transport mechanisms, and explore nano-structured ceramic systems. Its combination of stability, conductivity, and adaptability ensures a pivotal role in both industrial production and scientific innovation.
Tolerances
Powder
| Mean Particle Size | Nominal | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Maximum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Maximum Particle Size | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D10 | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D50 | Nominal | |
| Particle Size D90 | Nominal |
Material Properties for Ceramics
Thermal Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting point( C ) | 2700 |
| Upper continuous use temperature( C ) | 2200 |
| Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ ) | 400-500@25°C |
| Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ ) | 2.5@20°C |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ ) | 10@20-1000°C |
Physical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Density( gcm⁻³ ) | 5.9 |
Mechanical Properties
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Tensile modulus( GPa ) | 200 |
| Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² ) | 1250 |
| Tensile strength( MPa ) | 300-600 |
Pultrusions
| Element | Value |
|---|---|
| Compressive strength( MPa ) | 2000 |
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