Atomfair Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Powder, 86.5% Purity, 30nm
Product Description
Atomfair Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Powder (Y2O3-stabilized ZrO2) has 86.5% purity, a particle size of 30 nm, cubic phase, and a specific surface area of 30-40 m2/g. It is intended for research involving oxygen sensors and fuel cells.
Technical Specifications
| PARAMETER DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Product | Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Powder, 86.5% Purity, 30nm |
| Material | Yttria-stabilized zirconia |
| Chemical Formula | Y2O3-stabilized ZrO2 |
| CAS Number | 1314-23-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 123.22 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Crystal Phase | Cubic phase |
| Y2O3 Content | 8 mol% Y2O3 |
| Purity | 86.5% |
| Particle Size | 30nm |
| Specific Surface Area | 30-40 m2/g |
Key Features and Advantages
- Specified 86.5% purity grade for research and development use.
- Controlled particle-size grade: 30nm.
- Defined crystal phase: Cubic phase.
- Specific surface area: 30-40 m2/g.
APPLICATION SCOPE: oxygen sensors and fuel cells
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation. Technical specifications and package options are available to support procurement review.
TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
Contact our engineering team for technical support or official institutional quotations.
What is the significance of the 8 mol% yttria content in this YSZ powder for oxygen sensor and fuel cell applications?
The 8 mol% Y2O3 content stabilizes the cubic phase of zirconia, which is essential for high oxygen ion conductivity at elevated temperatures. This specific doping level maximizes ionic conductivity while maintaining phase stability, as indicated by the specified cubic crystal phase and the 30–40 m²/g surface area.
How does the 30 nm particle size and 30–40 m²/g specific surface area affect the sintering behavior and performance of this YSZ powder?
The 30 nm particle size and high specific surface area (30–40 m²/g) promote enhanced sinterability, allowing dense ceramic bodies to be formed at lower temperatures. This is critical for fabricating thin-film electrolytes in solid oxide fuel cells and oxygen sensors, where reduced sintering temperatures minimize interfacial reactions.
What handling and storage precautions are recommended for this 30 nm yttria-stabilized zirconia nanopowder?
Due to its nanoscale particle size (30 nm) and high surface area, the powder is prone to agglomeration and moisture absorption. It should be stored in a dry, inert atmosphere and handled in a fume hood with appropriate PPE to avoid inhalation. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available upon request for detailed handling guidelines.
This 30 nm cubic-phase yttria-stabilized zirconia powder with 8 mol% Y2O3 and 30-40 m2/g specific surface area is engineered for oxygen sensor and fuel cell research, offering controlled particle size and phase purity at 86.5%.
Positive
- Controlled 30 nm particle size: The 30 nm particle size provides high surface area (30-40 m2/g) for enhanced reactivity in catalytic and electrochemical applications such as fuel cells and oxygen sensors.
- Defined cubic crystal phase: The cubic phase ensures stable ionic conductivity at elevated temperatures, critical for solid oxide fuel cell electrolyte and oxygen sensor performance.
Trade-offs
- 86.5% purity limits applications: The 86.5% purity grade, while suitable for research, may introduce impurities that affect reproducibility in high-precision electrochemical studies or device-grade applications.
- Requires batch-specific validation: COA and SDS are provided only upon request, meaning users must proactively verify batch-specific composition and trace impurity levels before critical experiments.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
