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Zirconium(IV) oxide-yttria stabilized

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nanopowder, contains 20 mol % yttria as stabilizer, 99.99% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

20YSZ, YSZ20, YSZ, Yttria stabilized zirconia, Yttrium stabilized zirconium oxide

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Linear Formula:
(ZrO2)0.80(Y2O3)0.20
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

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Zirconium(IV) oxide-yttria stabilized, nanopowder, contains 20 mol % yttria as stabilizer, 99.99% trace metals basis

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99.99% trace metals basis

form

nanopowder

contains

20 mol % yttria as stabilizer

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Application

YSZ can be used for a variety of applications such as:
  • a thermal barrier coating for the protection and insulation of metal components in gas turbines
  • an electrolyte in the fabrication of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)
  • in the fabrication of zirconia dental implant abutments
  • membranes for micro energy conversion devices
  • a solid acid and a catalyst for catalytic applications

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Zirconium(IV) oxide-yttria stabilized (YSZ20) (nanopowder, contains 20 mol % yttria as stabilizer) is an oxygen ion conductor with properties such as good ionic conductivity and high physiochemical stability. Its other properties include excellent shock resistance, low thermal conductivity and a high coefficient of thermal expansion.

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H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

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WGK 3

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Not applicable

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Shim; J. H.;
Acta Materialia, 60(1), 1-1 (2012)
Goodenough, J. B.
Annual Review of Materials Research, 33, 91-91 (2003)
De Souza; S.;
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 144(3), L35-L35 (1997)
Thermal expansion coefficient of yttria stabilized zirconia for various yttria contents
Hayashi H, et al.
Solid State Ionics, 176(5-6), 613-619 (2005)
Influence of microstructure on the ionic conductivity of yttria-stabilized zirconia electrolyte
Chen XJ, et al.
Materials Science & Engineering. A, Structural Materials : Properties, Microstructure and Processing, 335(1-2), 246-252 (2002)
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