ZrO₂ (zirconium dioxide) is a ceramic compound belonging to the refractory oxide family, valued for its high melting point, chemical stability, and mechanical strength. It is widely used in thermal barrier coatings for aerospace engines, crucibles for high-temperature melting, dental restorations, and structural components in extreme-temperature environments where traditional metals fail. Engineers select ZrO₂ over alumina and other ceramics when thermal shock resistance, fracture toughness, and dimensional stability under intense heat are critical—making it the material of choice in applications like gas turbine engines, industrial furnaces, and biomedical implants.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 38,407.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 13,639.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5528 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4347 | eV/atom | — |