Zirconia (ZrO2)
Ceramic
Basic Information
Category:Ceramic
Material Type:ceramic
Alternative Names:
ZrO2Zirconium OxidePSZTZP
Tags:
oxide-ceramictransformation-toughenedbiomedical
Composition & Structure
Composition:ZrO2-3Y2O3 (3 mol% yttria stabilized)
Microstructure:Tetragonal and cubic zirconia phases
Description
Transformation-toughened zirconia with high fracture toughness. Used in biomedical and cutting tool applications.