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)
| 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 |
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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