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Zirconium(IV) oxide-yttria stabilized

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submicron powder, 99.9% trace metals basis (purity excludes ~2% HfO2)

Synonym(s):

YSZ, Yttria stabilized zirconia, Yttrium stabilized zirconium oxide

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Linear Formula:
ZrO2 · Y2O3
CAS Number:
114168-16-0
Molecular Weight:
349.03
MDL number:
MFCD00145546
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
PubChem Substance ID:
329757174
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

Assay

99.9% trace metals basis (purity excludes ~2% HfO2)

form

submicron powder

contains

~8 wt. % yttria as stabilizer

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surface area

5.0-9.0 m2/g

particle size

~700 nm

mp

>2,600 °C (lit.)

density

>5.95 g/cm3 (when sintered at 1450º C for 4 hours)

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SMILES string

O=[Zr]=O.O=[Y]O[Y]=O

InChI

1S/5O.2Y.Zr

InChI key

KSTOPEBVPBSOTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is the most commonly used solid electrolyte for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and oxygen sensors. YSZ exhibits high oxygen-ionic conductivity while blocking electronic conduction. YSZ particles may be synthesized from yttrium nitrate or isopropoxide by the sol gel method. YSZ nanoparticles may be prepared in supercritical water (SCW). YSZ nanoparticles of different sizes with varying % mol of yttria may be obtained by CO2 laser based continuous/pulsed laser vaporization method.
Zirconium(IV) oxide-yttria stabilized (YSZ) (submicron powder) 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.

Application

Collagen-yttria-stabilized amorphous zirconia hybrid scaffolds may be developed. YSZ thin films may be used as thermal barrier coatings on combustors, stationary and rotating components of gas turbines or diesel engines. 6
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

Electrolyte material for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC).

Packaging

Packaged in glass bottles

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Fracture resistance of yttria-stabilized zirconia dental implant abutments
Adatia ND, et al.
Journal of Prosthodontics : Official Journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 18(1), 17-22 (2009)
Confined Transformation of UiO-66 Nanocrystals to Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia with Hierarchical Pore Structures for Catalytic Applications
Qin R and Zeng H
Advances in Functional Materials, 29(39), 1903264-1903264 (2019)
Thermodynamic vaporization studies of the manganese oxide--yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) solid solution
Matraszek A, et al.
J. Eur. Ceram. Soc., 24(9), 2649-2656 (2004)
Zigzag or spiral-shaped nanostructures improve mechanical stability in yttria-stabilized zirconia membranes for micro-energy conversion devices
Shi Y, et al.
Nano Energy, 59(1), 674-682 (2019)
Oxygen reduction via grain boundary transport in thin film platinum electrodes on yttria stabilized zirconia
Huber TM, et al.
Solid State Ionics, 273, 8-12 (2015)
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