ZrO₂ - Zirconium Oxide

Zirconia ceramics are known for their extremely high fracture strength and toughness, which benefits from their unique "phase transformation toughening" mechanism. They also have high wear resistance, low thermal conductivity, and good biocompatibility, and usually have an ivory-white appearance with considerable aesthetic value.

Characteristic

Highest fracture toughness and flexural strength among all ceramics

High hardness and excellent wear resistance

Low thermal conductivity (close to that of thermal insulation materials)

Good biocompatibility

High-temperature ionic conductivity (YSZ)

Parameter

Property Unit Value
Density g/cm³ 5.8 – 6.1
Mohs Hardness 8 – 9
Flexural Strength MPa 800 – 1500+
Fracture Toughness (KIC) MPa·m¹/² 8 – 15+
Melting Point °C ~2715
Maximum Service Temperature (YSZ) °C ~2400 (depending on stabilizer)
Thermal Conductivity (20°C) W/(m·K) 2.0 – 3.0
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ×10⁻⁶/K 9.0 – 11.0
Volume Resistivity (20°C) Ω·cm >10¹⁰
Dielectric Constant (1MHz) 22 – 30

Application field solutions

Dental crowns and bridges (aesthetic dentistry), high-performance wear-resistant mechanical components (e.g., pump seals, valves, textile yarn guides), solid electrolytes for fuel cells (YSZ, Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia), precision structural parts, cutting tools, wear-resistant tools, sensors, etc.

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