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Yttria stabilized zirconia

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nanopowder

Synonym(s):

Zirconium(IV) oxide-yttria stabilized, 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
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
PubChem Substance ID:
329758284
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00145546
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Product Name

Zirconium(IV) oxide-yttria stabilized, nanopowder

assay

92% ZrO2 basis

Quality Segment

100

form

nanopowder

contains

8 mol % yttria as stabilizer

composition

(ZrO2)0.92(Y2O3)0.08

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surface area

>100 m2/g

particle size

≤100 nm, 5-10 nm (crystallite size)

mp

>2,600 °C (lit.)

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, Enabling

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/5O.2Y.Zr

InChI key

KSTOPEBVPBSOTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

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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 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) (nanopowder) 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

Electrolyte material for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC).
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

Packaging

Packaged in glass bottles

Other Notes

Alternative CAS number: 114168-16-0

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Hazard Classifications

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

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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