3Y-TZP Zirconia Powder
CAS Number: 1314-23-4
3mol% yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (3Y-TZP) powder, equivalent to Tosoh TZ-3Y. Engineered for high fracture toughness, flexural strength, and phase stability in demanding structural and biomedical ceramic applications.
Technical Specifications
| composition | ZrO₂ + HfO₂ ≥ 94.5% |
| y2o3 content | 5.15 ± 0.2% Y₂O₃ (3 mol%) |
| crystal phase | Tetragonal ≥ 95% |
| particle size | d50 0.3 – 0.6 μm |
| bet surface area | 7 – 15 m²/g |
| sintered density | ≥ 6.05 g/cm³ |
| flexural strength | ≥ 1000 MPa (sintered) |
Applications
- Dental ceramics (crowns, bridges, implant abutments)
- Structural ceramics and wear-resistant components
- Fiber optic ferrules (SC/LC/FC connectors)
- Cutting tools and precision blades
- Biomedical implants (hip joints, spinal cages)
Key Features
- Exceptional fracture toughness via transformation toughening
- High flexural strength exceeding 1000 MPa
- Excellent phase stability for long-term reliability
- Tosoh TZ-3Y equivalent performance at competitive pricing
- Optimized particle size distribution for uniform sintering