Atomfair Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Powder, 94.7% Purity, 50nm
Product Description
Atomfair Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Powder (Y2O3-stabilized ZrO2) has 94.7% purity, a particle size of 50 nm, tetragonal phase, and a specific surface area of 5-15 m2/g. It is intended for research involving structural ceramics and refractory materials.
Technical Specifications
| PARAMETER DETAILS | |
|---|---|
| Product | Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Powder, 94.7% Purity, 50nm |
| Material | Yttria-stabilized zirconia |
| Chemical Formula | Y2O3-stabilized ZrO2 |
| CAS Number | 1314-23-4 |
| Molecular Weight | 123.22 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Crystal Phase | Tetragonal phase |
| Y2O3 Content | 3 mol% Y2O3 |
| Purity | 94.7% |
| Particle Size | 50nm |
| Specific Surface Area | 5-15 m2/g |
Key Features and Advantages
- Specified 94.7% purity grade for research and development use.
- Controlled particle-size grade: 50nm.
- Defined crystal phase: Tetragonal phase.
- Specific surface area: 5-15 m2/g.
APPLICATION SCOPE: structural ceramics and refractory materials
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
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What is the crystal phase of this yttria-stabilized zirconia powder and why is it important for structural ceramics?
The powder has a tetragonal crystal phase, stabilized by 3 mol% Y2O3. Tetragonal zirconia exhibits transformation toughening, which enhances fracture toughness, making it suitable for structural ceramic applications where mechanical reliability is critical.
What is the particle size and specific surface area of this YSZ powder, and how do they affect sintering behavior?
The particle size is 50 nm with a specific surface area of 5-15 m2/g. Nanoscale particles increase surface energy, which can lower sintering temperatures and improve densification kinetics compared to micron-sized powders, but may require careful control of agglomeration.
What documentation is provided with this YSZ powder for quality assurance?
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) are available upon request for batch-specific confirmation of purity, particle size, and other parameters. These documents support institutional procurement and research reproducibility requirements.
Atomfair Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Powder (94.7% purity, 50 nm, tetragonal phase) offers controlled particle size and surface area for structural ceramics research, but the moderate purity and broad surface area range require careful batch evaluation for reproducible results.
Positive
- Controlled 50 nm particle size: The specified 50 nm particle size and 5–15 m²/g specific surface area enable consistent sintering behavior and microstructural control in structural ceramic and refractory applications.
- Tetragonal phase stabilization: The 3 mol% Y2O3 content stabilizes the tetragonal crystal phase, which is critical for achieving high fracture toughness and mechanical strength in zirconia-based ceramics.
Trade-offs
- Moderate purity grade: The 94.7% purity is suitable for research and development but may introduce trace impurities that affect performance in high-precision or ultra-high-temperature applications.
- Broad specific surface area range: The specific surface area is specified as 5–15 m²/g, a wide range that can lead to batch-to-batch variability in surface reactivity and sintering behavior, requiring careful characterization for reproducible results.
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.
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