Zirconium(IV) Oxide, Yttria Stabilized

Application

Zirconium(IV) Oxide, Yttria Stabilized is a highly versatile material, utilized primarily as a powder with -150, +325 mesh size and 99% purity. It serves a wide range of applications, including acting as a thermal barrier coating to protect and insulate metal components in gas turbines, and as an electrolyte in the production of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). In healthcare, it's instrumental in creating zirconia dental implant abutments. The material is also vital in developing membranes for micro energy conversion devices, functioning as a solid acid and a catalyst in catalytic processes. Additionally, it supports advancements in biomaterials, contributing to the development of collagen-yttria-stabilized zirconia hybrid scaffolds. Its thin films are effectively used as thermal barrier coatings on various components in gas turbines and diesel engines, leveraging properties such as excellent ionic conductivity, high physiochemical stability, shock resistance, low thermal conductivity, and a significant coefficient of thermal expansion to enhance performance and durability across these uses.